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Office for National Statistics figures show around 3,155 businesses in Derbyshire ceased trading in 2022 – up from 2,875 the year before.

Thousands of businesses folded in Derbyshire in 2022

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

Smoking rates in the High Peak increased last year, bucking the national trend where the percentage of smokers fell to the lowest level on record.

Smoking rates in High Peak increased last year, new figures show.

Data suggests High Peak residents may have lower stress levels than people elsewhere in England.

High Peak named among England's 'least stressed' boroughs

The figures show there were 752 live births in High Peak in 2022 – a fall from 791 the year before, and the fewest of any year since at least 2013.

High Peak sees fewest births in a decade

Estimates from the Office for National Statistics show 12,943 people aged 16 to 64 in High Peak were classed as 'economically inactive' as of March – defined as out of work and not recently searching for a job.

More than 10,000 people 'economically inactive' in the High Peak

New figures from the Office for National Statistics show where properties are likely to set you back the most in High Peak, and where you could snap up a bargain.

High Peak's property hotspots revealed

Housing charity Shelter said thousands of people are "battling to stay in their homes and face the threat of homelessness" as they attempt to keep up with rents rocketing to record levels. Photo:RADAR

Average rent in High Peak rose during coronavirus pandemic

Office for National Statistics figures show High Peak residents were most commonly working as sales and retail assistants when the census was carried out in 2021, with 1,670 employees in the sector. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

New figures reveal the most common jobs in High Peak

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

Census figures from the Office for National Statistics show 2,395 of 43,160 total dwellings in High Peak were unoccupied on census day in March 2021

Rise in the number of empty homes in High Peak

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

One in 20 High Peak residents in poor health

The latest Census figures from the Office for National Statistics show 46,480 people were eligible to work in High Peak in 2021. Of them, 3,120 (6.7%) had no qualifications whatsoever.

More than one in 20 High Peak workers have no qualifications

Census data shows number of people never married rises

Tobacco duty set to rise causing a jump in cigarette prices

Over the last year, the average sale price of property in High Peak rose by £37,000

High Peak house prices increased more than East Midlands average in December

The ONS figures show about 340 people aged 90 and older in High Peak said they had a very limiting disability – accounting for 44.4% of the age cohort.

Fewer over-90s in High Peak living with a disability

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

More than a quarter of military veterans in High Peak aged over 80

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’

Following the Lionesses’ success at the 2022 UEFA Women’s Euro, female football heroes are predicted to have a significant impact on girls’ name trends over the coming year.

Nine baby names set to be popular in 2023 - and two more to look out for

The Institute of Health Equity at University College London cautioned that living in fuel poverty can have "dangerous consequences" on health, particularly among children.

Thousands in poverty suffering from health problems in High Peak

Hundreds of businesses in High Peak shut their doors for the last time in 2021 as closures across the UK reached their highest level since 2017, new figures show.

Hundreds of High Peak businesses closed last year

Monthly pay in the High Peak area has risen by 10% in the last year

Cost-of-living crisis: High Peak wage growth outstrips inflation

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

Nearly nine in 10 households in High Peak have at least one working-age adult in employment, new figures show

Cost of living crisis: nearly nine in 10 High Peak households in work

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

The number of drug related deaths in the High Peak has hit a record high, new figures show

Drug deaths hit record high in High Peak

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

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)

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Hundreds of people in High Peak have died from coronavirus since the pandemic reached the UK around two years ago.

The High Peak's Covid 19 death toll two years on

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

Data shows the number of people in Derbyshire with Covid-19. Image: Pixabay.

Figures show how many people in Derbyshire had Covid last week

The number of coronavirus cases in High Peak increased by 667 over the weekend, official figures show – and one more death was recorded.

667 further coronavirus cases and one more death recorded in High Peak