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The August housing release connects changing rents and property values to affordability, regional inequality and household spending power.
Read brief →The jobless rate remained low by historical standards, while youth unemployment continued to show a much tougher labour market for younger workers.
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The UK National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over increased by 4.1% to £12.71 an hour on 1 April 2026. The policy raises the legal wage floor, supporting low-paid workers while increasing labour costs for affected employers.
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