There has been a “notable increase” in the number of robberies involving a knife or sharp instrument, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) which compiled the figures.

The Office for National Statistics will publish the latest figures on Wednesday. Price rises on airfares, hotels, alcohol and tobacco are set to have weakened, putting downward pressure on the ...

Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) found completing a course of NHS talking therapy was “associated with a sustained improvement in labour market outcomes” compared with a year ...