Office for National Statistics News

UK Faces Rising Unemployment: Rate Climbs to 4.4% in November

The UK's unemployment rate increased to 4.4% in the three months to November, according to the Office for National Statistics. This rise exceeds previous estimates and highlights a...

December Sees a Surge: UK Retail Sales Climb by 3.6% Year-on-Year

The UK's retail sales volumes saw a 3.6% increase in December compared to the previous year, according to the Office for National Statistics. This growth underscores the resilience...

UK's Industrial Sector Faces Setback: November Sees a 0.4% Drop in Production

The UK's industrial production output saw a 0.4% decline in November, as reported by the Office for National Statistics, signaling potential challenges for the economy.

UK Retail Sales Surge in November: What's Behind the 0.5% Growth?

UK retail sales volumes rose 0.5% year-over-year in November, with month-on-month growth of 0.2%. Non-food and food store sales increased, while online sales dropped by 4.3%.

UK Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.3% in Latest Quarterly Update

The UK unemployment rate has increased to 4.3% in the three months to October, according to recent data from the Office for National Statistics. This rise could indicate potential ...

October Sees a Surprising Decline in UK Industrial Production

The Office for National Statistics reports a 0.6% decline in UK production output for October, showing a 0.7% decrease year-on-year.

Significant Drop in UK Trade Deficit: Key Insights from October Figures

The UK's total goods and services trade deficit dropped by £0.9 billion to £10.1 billion in the three months to October, according to the Office for National Statistics.