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.

It came after fresh data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that the UK economy grew by a weaker-than-expected 0.1% in November.

Several knife crime attacks have been reported in London in the space of just a few days since the New Year began.Incidents have included a 17-year-old left fighting for his life after being stabbed in the early hours of January 1 in Brixton.

Slower inflation provides ‘welcome’ boost to London markets - The FTSE 100 finished 99.59 points, or 1.21%, higher to end the day at 8,301.13.

However, Scotland and Northern Ireland saw increases in house prices. In comparison, average house prices in England fell by 2.9% to £302,000, while Wales experienced a 2.4% drop to £213,000. In contrast, Scotland saw a 2.2% annual rise to £194,000, and Northern Ireland had a 2.1% increase to £180,000.

Office for National Statistics workers, who are members of PCS, also voted for strike action over office attendance policies, and union members at the Metropolitan Police will take a similar vote ...

Inflation in the U.K. unexpectedly fell in December, a move that will likely fuel pressure on the Bank of England to cut interest rates again next month.

Democrat voters particularly on the liberal east or west coasts are leaving for more liberal countries during Donald Trump's second term after his inauguration yesterday.

At the other end of the scale, Greenwich Town & Park ranks as the priciest neighbourhood, with a median house price of £668,000. Its charm lies in its historic streets, proximity to the Royal Observatory and Greenwich Park, and vibrant town centre.

European stocks were higher on Tuesday as traders digested the first executive orders signed by newly inaugurated President Donald Trump.

The automatic workplace pension enrolment amount is reviewed annually. The £10,000 trigger has been kept in place for a number of years. Automatic enrolment obliges employers to enrol all workers into a qualifying workplace pension. It comes amid concerns about the lack of knowledge about pensions.

UK HOUSE prices rose by nearly £6,000 in January, according to Rightmove. Across Britain, the typical asking price for a home coming onto the market increased by 1.7%. The average asking price of