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New IEEE Wi-Fi Sensing Standard Paves Way for Routers That Detect Movement Through Walls

A new IEEE standard allows ordinary Wi-Fi routers to detect movement through walls. With commercial products expected in 2026, the technology raises serious questions about privacy, surveillance and the future of smart buildings.

How the ONS Refreshes Its Inflation Shopping Basket to Keep Pace with What Britons Really Spend

The Office for National Statistics has updated its annual basket of 750+ goods and services used to measure inflation, reflecting shifting consumer...

Treasury Launches Search for New Office for Budget Responsibility Chair as Applications Open Until 26 March

HM Treasury is seeking an "outstanding leader" to head the UK's official economic watchdog, with applications closing at the end of March. ...

Cost of living pressures persist for majority of households despite government support

More than half of adults report rising costs in February, with food prices driving inflation concerns across Kent and beyond. ...

Kent Workers Face Slowest Wage Growth in Years as Job Market Cools

Latest figures show pay rises dropping to their weakest level since 2020, with real purchasing power barely improving across the county. ...

UK Gilt Yields Breach 5%% for First Time Since 2008 as Borrowing Costs Surge

Gilt yields breach 5% for the first time since 2008 as Iran conflict, energy costs and BoE hawkishness collide The Numbers Behind the Surge UK 10-year...

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