ONS

PP’s regular columnist wonders if influencer attention will change public behaviour on pensions

After no growth in June and July

Triple lock sustainability remains a key issue for government

Economy in recovery from mild technical recession last year

Services inflation in decline alongside gas and electricity prices

ONS finds poor weather dampened consumer spending

CPI falls to higher than expected 2.3% in April

ONS data shows mortality rate saw a 4.7% surge compared to the five-year average

Growth follows two quarterly declines in second half of 2023

CPI figure lower than expected after remaining stagnant at 4%