UK Homelessness Statistics: Temporary Accommodation and Rough Sleeping Data
132,410 households in temporary accommodation in England (Jun 2025, record high). 172,420 children. 8,732 rough sleeping. Shelter estimates 382,618 total homeless (1 in 153). MHCLG primary data. Updated quarterly.
UK Housebuilding Statistics: Net Additional Dwellings Data
England added 208,600 net additional dwellings in 2024-25, down 6% and 91,400 below the 300,000/year target. Third consecutive fall. MHCLG National Statistics. Updated annually.
Frozen Income Tax Thresholds UK: Fiscal Drag Explained
UK income tax personal allowance frozen at 12,570 pounds since April 2021 until April 2028. ~1.5m extra workers drawn into tax since 2021 (IFS). ~700,000 more into higher rate. If inflation-uprated, allowance would be ~15,750 pounds. HMRC and IFS sources.
UK Labour Market Statistics: Employment, Unemployment and Vacancies
UK employment rate 75.0%, unemployment 4.9%, vacancies 707k (lowest since February to April 2021), claimants 1.712m. ONS June 2026. Updated monthly.
FCA Consumer Duty: What It Means for UK Consumers
The FCA Consumer Duty (PRIN 2A, July 2023) requires regulated firms to act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers across four areas: products and services, price and value, consumer understanding, and consumer support. This guide explains what rights consumers gain and how to use them.
