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TL:DR – Teenage boy fatally stabbed in woods close to park in Guildford | UK News
- A murder investigation has been launched following the fatal stabbing of a teenage boy in Guildford’s Wild Wood Adventure Park on the evening of January 19.
- Emergency services were alerted at approximately 6.10pm; however, the boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
- No arrests have been made yet, and a police cordon is in place around the area.
- Investigators urge anyone with information from the vicinity of Lido Road and Stoke Park to come forward.
Teenage boy dies after being stabbed in woodland near a park in Guildford | News UK
The boy died in the woodland, known as Wild Wood Adventure Park in Guildford (Picture: Google)
A murder investigation has been launched after a teenage boy was stabbed to death in Guildford.
The boy died in a woodland off of Lido Road in Stoke Park yesterday evening.
Officers were first called to the area, known as Peacock Wood and Wild Wood Adventure, at around 6.10pm on Monday along with fire and ambulance crews.
Surrey Police said the boy, whose age has not been given, was pronounced dead at the scene.
An investigation, led by the Surrey and Sussex Police Major Crime Team, is underway.
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No arrests have been made as yet, they added.
The boy was stabbed to death near Stoke Park (Picture: Google)
A police cordon is in place around Peacock Wood and at the end of the car park on Lido Road.
Senior Investigating Officer Detective Superintendent Andy Jenkins said: ‘First and foremost, our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim at this desperately sad time.
‘I know there will be a lot of concern and speculation in the local community following the events of last night.
‘I would like to reassure them that our officers are working around the clock to establish the circumstances of this tragic incident, gather as much evidence as possible, and identify and bring those responsible to justice.
‘Our investigation is still in its early stages, and we are urgently looking to speak to anyone with any information that may assist our enquiries.
‘Were you in the area around Lido Road, Parkway, and Stoke Park between 6pm and 6.20pm on Monday 19 January?
‘Did you see anyone acting suspiciously in the area or running from the woods around this time? Any piece of information you have, no matter how small, could be significant.’
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TL:DR – Number of employed people in UK falls again as wage growth slows
- UK employment declined by 184,000 in December, mainly affecting retail and hospitality.
- Unemployment rate held steady at 5.1%.
- Private sector wage growth slowed to 4.5%, the lowest in five years.
- Employers are hesitant to hire due to increased national insurance and minimum wage.
- Job vacancies have dropped below pre-COVID levels, with 1.8 million unemployed.
- Economists anticipate Bank of England will reduce interest rates amid a weakening job market.
UK Employment Declines Amid Slow Wage Growth
The UK labour market continues to face challenges, with a drop of 184,000 employees in December compared to the previous year, particularly in the retail and hospitality sectors, while private sector wage growth hits a five-year low.
Current payroll figures stand at 30.2 million, translating to an unemployment rate of 5.1%.
People are getting paid less
Recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals a decline in the workforce and stagnation in hiring, particularly in shops, restaurants, and hotels.
Wage growth, excluding bonuses, decreased to 4.5%, down from 4.6%, while including bonuses, it fell to 4.7% from 4.8%.
This decline is reflected nationally, impacting businesses across the UK, particularly those reliant on consumer footfall in the retail and hospitality industries.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has faced criticism for contributing to uncertainty among employers ahead of her budget announcement, which included £26 billion in tax increases aimed at addressing cost-of-living issues.
Liz McKeown, director of economic statistics at the ONS, highlighted the concentrated job losses in retail and hospitality.
The response from economists and industry leaders has been one of concern as the labour market deteriorates, with ongoing uncertainty impacting hiring practices.
There are predictions that large corporations may become even more cautious about hiring, particularly for entry-level positions.
What Will Happen Next
Analysts anticipate potential cuts to interest rates by the Bank of England, as expectations shift in response to worsening employment conditions.
The outlook remains uncertain as businesses navigate these economic pressures, with the potential for further consequences in the job market.
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