ONS

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%

Excess deaths in 2023 were the lowest measured of any year following the pandemic

Expectations of more profitable returns from overseas and accounting regulation blamed

All three main sectors of the UK economy saw contractions through the month

Second ‘blockbuster’ rise down to triple lock policy