Office for National Statistics News

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.