Office for National Statistics News

March Sees a Surprising 2.6% Surge in UK Retail Sales, Outpacing Expert Predictions

The UK's retail sales volumes surged by 2.6% in March 2025 year-on-year, outperforming analysts' forecasts. Monthly sales rose by 0.4%, with notable increases in textile clothing a...

March Brings a Surprising 2.6% Surge in UK Retail Sales, Defying Analyst Predictions

UK retail sales volumes jumped by 2.6% in March year-on-year, surpassing expectations. Monthly sales rose by 0.4%, with textile clothing and footwear sales up 3.7%. Food store sale...

UK Retail Sales Surge by 2.6% in March, Exceeding Analysts' Expectations

The UK's retail sales volumes increased by 2.6% in March compared to last year, exceeding analysts' forecasts. Monthly sales rose by 0.4%, with significant growth in textile, cloth...

Surprising 2.6% Surge in UK Retail Sales March 2025: A Sign of Economic Recovery?

UK retail sales volumes rose by 2.6% in March 2025 year-on-year, surpassing expectations. Monthly growth was 0.4%, with significant increases in textile clothing and footwear sales...

UK Inflation Drops Unexpectedly to 2.6% in March, Defying Analyst Predictions

The UK's annual inflation rate unexpectedly fell to 2.6% in March from 2.8% in February, below analysts' forecasts, according to the Office for National Statistics. This developmen...

UK Unemployment Holds Steady at 4.4% Amid Economic Uncertainties in February

The UK unemployment rate remained steady at 4.4% for the second consecutive month in February, matching analysts' expectations. This stability comes amid broader economic uncertain...

UK's Trade Deficit Shrinks Dramatically to £1B in Early 2023, Signaling Strong Export Growth

The UK's trade deficit narrowed significantly to £1.0 billion in the three months to February, driven by a £10.5 billion surge in exports. This marks the smallest deficit since Jul...

UK Economy Shows Resilience with 0.5% GDP Growth in February Amid Global Uncertainties

The UK's GDP grew by 0.5% in February, with production output surging 1.5%. Over three months, GDP increased by 0.6%, showcasing resilience in production and services sectors.

UK Government Initiates Independent Probe into National Statistics Office Over Data Flaws

The UK government has launched an independent investigation into the Office for National Statistics due to concerns over inaccurate economic data. The review, led by Sir Robert Dev...

UK's Trade Deficit Soars to £10.2 Billion in Q4 2024: A Deep Dive into the Numbers

The UK's trade deficit widened to £10.2 billion in Q4 2024, with goods exports declining and imports rising, while the services surplus saw a modest increase.

Surprising 2.2% Surge in UK Retail Sales This February: What's Driving the Growth?

UK retail sales volumes rose by 2.2% in February year-on-year, with household goods leading the surge. Despite missing expectations, the figures indicate a resilient consumer secto...

UK Retail Sales Experience a Modest 1% Rise in February, Falling Short of Forecasts

The UK's retail sales volumes increased by 1% in February year-on-year, but this growth fell short of analysts' expectations, as reported by the Office for National Statistics. The...

UK Inflation Dips Unexpectedly to 2.8% in February, Beating Analyst Predictions

The UK's annual inflation rate unexpectedly fell to 2.8% in February, below analysts' expectations and down from 3% in January, with consumer prices rising 0.4% monthly and CPIH in...

UK Halts Producer Price Index Release Due to Calculation Issues

The UK's Office for National Statistics has temporarily suspended the publication of producer and services producer price indices due to identified issues with calculation methods....

UK Unemployment Holds Steady at 4.4% in January: What Does It Mean for the Economy?

The UK's unemployment rate remained steady at 4.4% in January, according to the Office for National Statistics. This stability, surpassing last year's predictions, highlights a res...

UK Industrial Production Sees a Significant Rise of 0.9% in January, Signaling Economic Recovery

The UK's industrial production increased by 0.9% in January, as reported by the Office for National Statistics, indicating a positive trend towards economic recovery. This developm...

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.