Office for National Statistics Economic Data and Reports
Global shipping rates jump as tariff-driven cargo frontloading lifts costs
Freight shipping costs are climbing to their highest levels since the 2024 Red Sea disruption as importers move cargo earlier to avoid planned U.S. tariffs. The increase is most visible on ...
Nasdaq heads for weekly loss as tech sell-off and oil uncertainty pressure markets
Volatile trading is dominating markets at the end of the week as investors reassess AI-related valuations and react to renewed pressure on large technology stocks. The Nasdaq is sliding again in ...
UK inflation expectations ease further in Citi-YouGov June survey
British households' expectations for future inflation continue to soften in June, a sign that longer-term price concerns are becoming less entrenched. The shift is likely to offer some reassurance ...
UK retail sector sales decline deepens in June as CBI survey signals broader slowdown
Britain's retailers are reporting a weaker start to the summer as sales fall further below seasonal norms in June. The latest readings add to evidence that consumer demand and wider business ...
UK growth debate highlights policy risks for Labour
Britain’s prolonged weak growth is presented as a central threat to the stability of mainstream politics and to Labour’s economic credibility. The commentary argues that both Brexit-era ...
UK economy shows lasting Brexit drag 10 years after vote
A decade after the UK voted to leave the European Union, the country is still grappling with weaker growth, shifting migration patterns and a pound that remains below its pre-referendum level. The ...
UK premiership instability deepens as Starmer faces exit amid market and approval pressure
Britain is again confronting the prospect of another change at the top of government less than two years after Labour won a large parliamentary majority. A possible departure by Keir Starmer would ...
UK retail sales rise in May as warm weather and promotions lift spending
Britain's retail sector regains momentum in May after an April decline, with sales volumes rising more strongly than economists expected. The increase comes as warmer weather and school half-term ...
Britain budget deficit widens in May, adding pressure to fiscal outlook
Britain's public finances come under sharper strain in May as the government posts a larger-than-expected monthly budget deficit. Borrowing reaches £23.3 billion, up 30% from a year earlier and ...
UK consumer confidence holds steady as younger households turn more cautious
British consumer sentiment remains subdued in June as households weigh political uncertainty and a fragile economic outlook. While the headline confidence reading is unchanged from May, younger ...
Bank of England flags stability as UK by-election raises political scrutiny
With the Bank of England keeping interest rates unchanged, attention also turns to how political developments may affect market confidence in the UK. Governor Andrew Bailey says stability is ...
Sterling edges higher as UK jobs data supports rate outlook
After falling to a two-month low in the previous session, sterling ticks higher on Thursday as stronger-than-expected UK labour data offers some support to the currency. The move remains limited ...
UK pay growth tops forecasts as labour market data shapes BoE rate outlook
Britain's wage growth remains above the level the Bank of England sees as consistent with stable inflation as policymakers prepare their latest rate decision. Average earnings excluding bonuses ...
UK housing market data shows annual price growth accelerates in April
Britain's housing market regains momentum in April as annual home price growth strengthens after a flat reading in March. The increase coincides with the strongest yearly rise since March 2025, ...
UK economy estimates show lasting Brexit drag on growth, investment and productivity
More than six years after Britain leaves the European Union, major researchers and official bodies continue to estimate a persistent economic cost from Brexit. Their assessments vary in size and ...
UK economy seeks post-Brexit growth model
Britain is still trying to define a coherent economic strategy after leaving the European Union, as uncertainty over trade and the movement of goods and services continues to weigh on ...
UK statistics office backs newer productivity measure for economy tracking
Britain's official statisticians are urging users to rely on a newer productivity gauge as concerns persist over weaknesses in the long-running labour force survey series. The recommendation ...
UK current accounts hold £116bn in zero-interest balances, Spring analysis shows
Large cash balances are remaining in UK current accounts without earning any return, increasing the risk that savers lose purchasing power as inflation persists. Research indicates that more than ...
UK productivity rebound remains uncertain as data split clouds growth outlook
Conflicting UK employment measures are complicating efforts to judge whether the economy is entering a meaningful productivity recovery. The gap matters for Labour’s economic credibility because ...
UK summer hiring drops as seasonal job vacancies fall 31%
Britain's summer job market is tightening more sharply than the broader hiring slowdown, making it harder for young people to enter work. The decline adds to concerns about employment prospects ...
UK chicken imports rise as domestic supply struggles to meet demand
Rising consumer demand for chicken is widening the gap between UK supply and consumption as domestic production growth slows. The shift is pushing import values sharply higher and intensifying ...
