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timesandstar.co.uk > news > national > 25904024.lower-net-migration-hold-back-uk-growth-potential-obr-finds

Lower net migration could hold back UK growth potential, OBR finds

2+ hour, 9+ min ago  (306+ words) Lower net migration in the UK could reduce population growth and hold back the country's economic growth potential, according to new forecasts. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), the Government's official forecaster, said its forecast for net migration was lower…...

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timesandstar.co.uk > news > national > uk-today > 25898360.8-cost-living-boosts-families-starting-april-2026

8 cost of living boosts for families starting next month as support rolls out

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (538+ words) Families across the UK are set to receive fresh support in 2026 as the government rolls out a package of measures aimed at easing the cost of living. From lower energy bills and frozen rail fares to higher wages and a…...

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timesandstar.co.uk > news > 25833941.nearly-half-million-pensioners-miss-state-pension-rise-2026

Nearly half a million pensioners miss out on State Pension inflation rise 2026

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (278+ words) Millions of pensioners will see their State Pension rise in April 2026, but almost half a million older people will get no increase at all, despite paying National Insurance for decades. From 6 April, payments under the Triple Lock will rise by…...

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timesandstar.co.uk > news > 25497267.cumberland-named-among-top-councils-business-value

Cumberland Council ranked among UK’s best for creating business opportunities

5+ mon, 5+ day ago  (330+ words) Cumberland Council has been named one of the top councils in the country for helping businesses secure work. New research by money.co.uk found the authority issued 483 tenders in the past two years, earning it a place in the…...