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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

Old £10 and coins on surface. Picture: Joe Giddens/PA

Wages fail to match inflation despite UK real-terms pay steadying

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

A general view of houses in north London

Average rent in Luton rose during coronavirus pandemic

John Korchak, Managing Director at Inform Direct - Photo Keith Mindham Photography

Bedfordshire hits milestone number of 50k companies in the county

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

The figures are from the Office for National Statistics

The 10 areas with the highest house prices in Luton

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

The average Luton house price in December was £282,934 - Photo PA

The cost of getting onto Luton’s housing ladder is rising

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’

Luton's first Pride event this year was a huge success

Luton census information reveals “historic” new figures for LGBTQ+ community

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’

More people are renting privately in Luton than 10 years ago

Sharp rise in people renting privately in Luton census data shows

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

People walk near the Job Centre in Westminster.

Unemployment rate increases as UK economy heads for recession

The 2021 census shows the most deprived areas of Luton - credit PA

These are the most deprived areas of Luton according to census results

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

There were 12 suicides recorded in Luton last year

A dozen suicide deaths registered in Luton last year

New statistics have revealed house sale trends in Luton

Most expensive, busiest and 'trendiest' parts of Luton to buy a house revealed

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

The number of patients being treated in hospital has dropped, despite a rise in cases

Bedfordshire Hospitals Trust cares for 48 Covid-19 patients in hospital

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

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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Luton leads the way for new businesses as more than 3,500 open in 2021

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

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 ...

This map shows the most popular baby name choices in every area of England and W...

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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Luton neighbourhoods worst hit by pandemic revealed

Luton saw one of the smallest drops in the number of people claiming unemployment benefits in May

Luton sees one of the smallest drops in number on unemployment benefits in the U...

The NHS is set to launch Long Covid services for children and young people in England (Photo: Shutterstock)

NHS to launch Long Covid services for children and young people in England

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

Nearly a quarter of people in Luton will struggle to save over the next 12 months, new figures suggest (stock image)

Nearly a quarter of people in Luton unable to save over next 12 months

One in five people in Britain no longer social distancing when mixing households...

Vaccine

One fifth of people over 45 in Luton fully vaccinated against Covid-19