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Fact check: Survey shows more firms cutting jobs than at any time since lockdown

The Conservative Party incorrectly claimed that jobs are being slashed faster than at any time since the financial crisis.

Evening Standard

One in 10 young adults identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual – ONS

The rise has been driven by a ‘large increase’ in the proportion of young people identifying as bisexual, according to new figures.

Evening Standard

As the UK population grows, the challenges – and opportunities – for the economy are plain

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The UK population is due to soar to 72.5 million by 2032 thanks to net migration, according to the latest figures. Yet if the response to this projection is to dramatically restrict migration, our economy will pay the price

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Migrant labour needed to solve UK housing crisis, construction industry warns

The National Federation of Builders say Labour’s goals are unachievable because there is a shortage of more than 200,000 construction workers in UK

The Independent UK

Warning UK faces social care timebomb as number of over-85s set to double by 2047

Ministers told the social care sector is ‘nowhere near ready for this rise in older people’

The Independent UK

UK population exceeds that of France for first time on record, ONS data shows

Office of National Statistics projects population will reach 72.5m by mid-2032, with growth driven by migration

The Guardian - UK

What are the different scenarios for UK population growth?

Higher levels of net migration result in a population projection of 81.4 million by mid-2047 instead of 76.6 million.

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Five graphs to explain the UK’s population boom and the role of immigration

The UK population could reach 72.5 million by mid-2032 because of net migration - here’s how

The Independent UK

How much is London's population set to increase?

New ONS data forecasts that the UK’s population could reach 72.5 million by 2032

Evening Standard

Starmer rules out ‘arbitrary’ cap to cut ‘staggeringly high’ migration levels

The Office for National Statistics published estimates on Tuesday projecting the UK population could reach 72.5 million by 2032 .

The Independent UK

Tories warn UK must halt spiralling net migration as population set to top 72 million

After the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said net migration will push the population up by 5 million from 2022 levels, Chris Philp said the ‘shocking and unacceptable projection can and must be stopped from materialising’

The Independent UK

Call for visas cap as UK population to soar by 5m people in decade driven by immigration

Data, released on Tuesday, suggests there will be 72.5 million people in Britain by mid-2032

Evening Standard

Latest UK population projections: Key numbers and trends

England’s population is projected to grow more quickly than other UK nations in the decade to mid-2032.

Evening Standard

U.K. retail sales in December hid the truth about the ‘golden quarter’

As we head into 2025, despite a more positive outlook, retail will continue to experience a cautious consumer and an uncertain economy.

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The Independent UK

UK population to soar to 72.5 million by 2032 due to net migration rise, ONS says

The figures pile pressure on the government to tackle migration and pour more funding into the social care system

Evening Standard

Net migration to drive UK population up nearly 5million in next decade to 72.5million - ONS

ONS projects an increase of 4.9 million (7.3%) from net migration, compared with 6.8 million births and 6.8 million deaths

The Guardian - UK

Ex-Tory Brexit minister Lord Frost rejects party’s claims over Europe-wide customs scheme – as it happened

Frost says joining PEM scheme would not undermine Brexit after Priti Patel claims such a move would be a ‘betrayal’

The Guardian - UK

ONS to spend millions on temp workers to fix ‘unusable’ UK employment data

Exclusive: Office for National Statistics to spend £8m in deal with employment agency Randstad to recruit hires

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The Independent UK

£18bn borrowing costs at four-year high as Reeves’s Budget headache worsens

The Office for National Statistics says public sector net borrowing in December was up £10.1bn on a year earlier

Evening Standard

Borrowing surges to four-year high in blow to Chancellor

The Office for National Statistics said public sector net borrowing stood at £17.8 billion last month, up £10.1 billion on a year earlier.

The Guardian - UK

Is UK jobs market already showing warning lights over Reeves budget?

Reports that government could weaken employment rights bill as NI rise prompts fears of redundancies

Evening Standard

Wage growth accelerates despite flagging jobs market

Official figures revealed that average regular pay surged again, to 5.6% in the three months to November.

Evening Standard

Wage growth accelerates to 5.6% in new headache for the Bank of England

The surge will complicate the Bank of England’s decision on interest rates next month

The Guardian - UK

UK pay growth rises despite firms cutting jobs after budget

Labour market figures add to dilemma for Bank of England as it considers interest rate cuts

Evening Standard

Rising numbers of people with mental health issues receiving employment advice

NHS talking therapies are designed to help people with conditions such as anxiety and depression and can link patients with employment advisers.

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