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House prices in Wales rose faster than the UK average last year, with some areas seeing increases of 7%, according to ONS data published earlier this year.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
Meanwhile, separate ONS figures showed the estimated number of job vacancies in the UK fell by 6,000 to 721,000 between December and February.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
The prices of hundreds of everyday items, including food and fuel, are tracked by the ONS.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
An early estimate of payrolled employees for February rose on month by 20,000, compared with an increase of 6,000 in January, the ONS said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
According to latest ONS figures, 22.5% of people aged 16 to 24 cannot find work, putting London as the UK region with the second highest rate of youth unemployment.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
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