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The UK's inflation rate remained at 6.7% last month despite hopes that a third consecutive dip would be seen, with lower food and drink prices offset by higher petrol and diesel prices. (Credit: Getty Images)

UK inflation remains stagnant at 6.7% despite hopes for another dip

The UK economy shrank by 0.5% in July, prompting more recession fears.

Recession fears as UK economy shrinks by ‘more than expected’ in July

Interactive chart shows which supermarkets have biggest price rises

This is the first time inflation has dropped below double digits since August last year - but concerns remain over the rate at which food prices are increasing..

Inflation drops to 8.7%, food costs still high - how it affects you

UK unemployment rate increase - ONS

Surprise jump in February inflation due to salad shortages, food & booze

Shock as inflation rises to 10.4% unexpectedly - what it means

A new study has revealed the top 15 baby names that have ties to Ireland or are of Irish origin which remain popular among parents.

Top 15 most popular Irish baby names

Census data shows number of people never married rises

Tobacco duty set to rise causing a jump in cigarette prices

Top 10 safest places in the UK revealed - is your area on the list?

Nigel the young cotton-top tamarin monkey on mother Florencia’s back at Drusillas Zoo Park in Alfriston, East Sussex (Credit: Drusillas Zoo Park/SWNS)

Baby monkey saving endangered species and unpopular name ‘Nigel’

Saving money away for a rainy day might be a good idea given the cost of living crisis (image: Adobe)

Workers would need £49,300 salary to feel financially ‘comfortable’

Central Scotland MSP Richard Leonard is calling for a wage rise for Falkirk workers

MSP calls for pay rise for Falkirk workers after viewing wage figures decline

A cigarette burning on an ash tray. Pic: Gareth Fuller/PA.

More people in area are smoking

The latest data reveals the extent of business closures in the Falkirk area

Hundreds of Falkirk area businesses closed last year

The number of people smoking in the Falkirk area has risen between 2020 and 2021, but is still lower than five years ago.

Number of smokers on the rise, but still lower than five years ago

The records stretch all the way back to the 1500s, and plenty of surprising Christmas-thmed names were discovered.

Most popular Christmas-themed baby names including Holly and Sprout

Gender pay gap sees men in Falkirk work more than one week for free

Gender pay gap bucks trend

People walk near the Job Centre in Westminster.

Unemployment rate increases as UK economy heads for recession

People in Falkirk are still feeling less satisfied with their lives than before the coronavirus pandemic, new figures show.

Locals still feeling less satisfied than before coronavirus pandemic

Consumers are being urged to watch out for energy-draining ‘vampire’ appliances this Halloween

Watch out for energy-draining ‘vampire’ appliances this Halloween

Covid cases are rising in the UK, new figures reveal, sparking fears of a winter wave of the virus.

UK Covid cases rising - but experts say infections may have peaked

New research has revealed the UK areas where house prices have increased - and dropped - the most in the past 10 years.

The UK areas where house prices have increased the most since 2012

CPI: inflation rose to a new record high of 9.1% in May 2022

20 items with the biggest price rises as inflation hits new record

Love Island contestants will wear pre-loved clothes this season

Love Island embraces pre-loved fashion - how to help the planet and save cash

Star Wars Day: The franchise's influence on baby names

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Employment falls in West Lothian – but stays above pre-pandemic levels

Falkirk job centre has been recognised as an autism friendly location

Falkirk job centre offers autism-friendly support

A shopper wearing a protective face covering to combat the spread of the coronavirus, chooses items off the shelves of an Asda supermarket in London on December 14, 2020. - With just over two weeks to go until Britain leaves the EU single market, preparations have been stepped up as fears grow about the impact of customs checks and congested ports. Concern is rising over the supply of perishable fresh fruit and vegetables, much of which is imported from EU countries. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Asda axes Smart Price range in product shake-up launching legal clash with Waitr...

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Covid hospitalisations rise again to highest on record

Over 1,000 more teenagers in Falkirk have received two doses of the coronavirus

COVID in Falkirk: Over 1000 more teenagers get two vaccine doses says latest dat...

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Hundreds more workers join company payrolls in West Lothian Falkirk

Martin Lewis is urging people to check their mobile phone contract to see if they are overpaying (Photo: ITV)

Simple Martin Lewis tip could save mobile users hundreds on bills per year

Affected customers will see their phone and broadband bills go up by an extra £3.50 per month (Photo: Shutterstock)

BT customers face 9% price hike from March amid cost of living crisis

More than two in five teenagers in Falkirk have had two Covid-19 vaccinations latest figures reveal. Pic: Michael Gillen.

Covid in Falkirk: More than two in five teenagers double jabbed

Picture Michael Gillen.

Tens of thousands of people in Edinburgh get Covid booster jab in three weeks

Escape the gym and get out into the great outdoors on one of these inspiring Leeds running routes (Photo: Shutterstock)

How to look after your mental health this winter

Have you looked up your name on Urban Dictionary? (Photo: Shutterstock)

New Urban Dictionary ‘name meaning’ Instagram trend explained - and how to take ...

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Hundreds fewer people claiming unemployment benefits in Falkirk and West Lothian...

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Life expectancy falls in West Lothian and Falkirk council areas

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More than one in 20 West Lothian adults still unvaccinated

RPI inflation has reached 3.8% in the year to July 2021 (Photo: Getty Images)

Train fares could increase by 4.8% next year in biggest rise in a decade

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Fewer people across Falkirk claim unemployment benefits in May, latest data reve...

We work more overtime when we are home based

How working from home is impacting on many more people in Falkirk

Falkirk parents missing out on up to £2,000 a year tax-free childcare

Falkirk parents missing out on up to £2,000 a year tax-free childcare

Covid-19 cases in the community have surged by 76.5 per cent in one week in England (Photo: Getty Images)

Covid cases surge by 76.5% in 1 week as 21 June lockdown end date looms