Office for National Statistics Economic Data and Reports
UK labour market stagnates as wage growth slows and fiscal pressure builds
Britain’s labour market shows little momentum in the three months to May, with payroll employment largely unchanged and private sector pay growth easing further. The figures add to pressure on ...
Britain borrowing falls in June, fiscal pressure remains for new government
Britain's public finances show some short-term relief at the start of the summer, with June borrowing coming in below both last year's level and economists' expectations. The figures still ...
UK wage growth holds steady as Bank of England watches inflation risks
Britain's regular pay growth remains unchanged in the three months to May, matching economists' expectations and offering a fresh reading on domestic inflation pressures. The data comes as the ...
UK businesses widen AI adoption but limit deeper operational use
UK companies are expanding their use of artificial intelligence, but most are not integrating the technology more deeply into day-to-day operations. Official data also indicates that businesses ...
London stocks slip as Middle East tensions weigh on FTSE 100, Rotork surges on ABB deal
Investor caution intensifies in London trading as rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran pressure risk appetite and drag the FTSE 100 lower. The weakness is most visible in technology shares, ...
UK economy posts marginal May growth as energy prices weigh on activity
Britain's economy edges up in May after shrinking in April, underscoring the weak backdrop facing the country's next government. The modest gain comes as higher energy prices linked to the Iran ...
UK direct debit failures point to rising strain in household loans and utility payments
UK direct debit failure rates remain elevated in May 2026 as broader signs of household financial stress build across consumer credit. The pattern is most visible in loan, utility and fitness ...
UK statistics agency struggles to restore survey capacity
Britain's official statistics system is under pressure as weak survey participation continues to strain the production of key economic indicators. The Office for National Statistics says ...
Wall Street chip stocks slide as Citi lifts Apple target
U.S. stock index futures point lower on Monday as semiconductor shares come under pressure and oil prices rise after weekend strikes involving the United States and Iran. The market move coincides ...
U.S. markets face geopolitical and corporate risks as investors assess Monday trading
Investors head into Monday with stock futures lower after a volatile weekend that brings fresh pressure from geopolitics, corporate litigation and labor market strain. Oil prices are rising as ...
UK household inflation gap highlights uneven impact of energy shock
Differences in household spending patterns leave low-income families more exposed when food and energy prices rise together in the UK. At the peak of the October 2022 cost-of-living crisis, the ...
London rental affordability improves as salary threshold falls
Pressure on London renters has eased over the past year as the pre-tax salary needed to afford an average home in the capital drops sharply. The improvement comes even as average rents rise 3.4 ...
AA turnaround faces long-term robotaxi risk in UK roadside assistance
As the AA prepares for a possible return to public markets, its improved finances are emerging alongside a structural threat to its core roadside assistance business. The spread of electric ...
UK farmers expand regenerative practices as heatwaves and input costs reshape operations
Rising heat stress and volatile farm input costs are pushing UK farmers to change how they manage soil, crops and livestock. The shift is accelerating the adoption of regenerative methods that ...
UK services sector contracts further in June as Iran war pressures demand
Britain's services economy loses more momentum at the end of the second quarter, with activity shrinking for a second straight month in June. The downturn reflects weaker demand, political ...
UK expands Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier access for farmers and land managers
The UK government is widening access to a key environmental funding scheme, allowing more farmers and land managers to seek support for nature restoration alongside food production. The change ...
UK veterinary medicines regulator reports stronger compliance and product approvals
The UK veterinary medicines regulator publishes its annual report for 2025 to 2026 after a year of higher compliance across key regulatory measures and faster processing of medicine applications. ...
UK business confidence weakens as cost pressures weigh on June outlook
British companies report weaker confidence in the economic outlook in June as cost pressures and broader uncertainty continue to affect sentiment. The decline is sharper in views on the wider ...
UK shop price inflation holds steady as food price growth eases
UK shop price inflation remains unchanged in June as slower food price growth offsets rising costs in other categories. Food inflation falls to its lowest level since March 2025, helped by strong ...
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 ...
