Sluggish investment is worsening the UK’s crises
The country has lagged behind its peers, and now we’re seeing the results.
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How does the UK’s beach water quality compare with Europe?
The quality of swimming water at Britain’s beaches and rivers is among the worst in Europe.
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A-level results: Mapping England’s grade gap
Levelling up appears to be doing little to solve inequality in achievement.
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Two thirds of UK families to enter fuel poverty by January
If annual bills rise to £4,200, 66 per cent of families will be considered fuel-poor.
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The UK’s inflation rate is higher than any other G7 country
Britain is the only major Western economy in which inflation has hit double digits.
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UK real wages have fallen at a record rate
Earnings remain below their 2008 level after falling 3 per cent over the past eight months.
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Higher inflation spells danger for the UK’s public services
An extra £8.3bn will now be needed to maintain current public service spending levels.
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Oil firm profits have tripled this year
As half of UK households face fuel poverty, oil company quarterly profits have surged to a record $60bn.
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