The Latest Breaking News from Office for National Statistics

Covid infection rates are now at their highest ever level in Wales

The Office for National Statistics estimated that 212,000 people had the virus in Wales in the week ending March 26

Wales Online · Apr 1, 2022

When Scotland will end home lateral flow tests and who still gets a free kit

Recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has said that one in 12 people had the virus in Scotland within the last week. But with free testing in Scotland to end soon, what does this all mean - and when is it happening?

Edinburgh Live · Apr 1, 2022

Nearly half of adults struggled to pay energy bills before prices surged – ONS

Six per cent of those with gas or electricity supplied to their homes said in March that they are behind on their bills.

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2022

Soaring UK prices force families to cut back on heating and essentials, ONS says

34% of those feeling the pinch report using less gas and electricity and 31% are spending less on food

The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2022

Coronavirus infection rates, cases and deaths for all parts of Wales on Monday, March 28

The Office for National Statistics estimates around one in 16 people in Wales currently has Covid-19

Wales Online · Mar 28, 2022

Average incomes for richest and poorest fell during first year of lockdown

Income inequality fell slightly when comparing the financial year ending in 2020 with that ending in 2021, the Office for National Statistics said.

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2022

The Covid rules no longer in force from Monday — and the only two remaining

Mark Drakeford has lifted nearly all of the restrictions brought in during the pandemic - but we're not out of the woods just yet

Wales Online · Mar 27, 2022

Merseyside area where houses lost a quarter of their value

The area saw certain types of properties plummet in value in the space of a year

Liverpool Echo · Mar 26, 2022

Talking Point: How do you feel about rising Covid cases?

Covid-19 is largely on the rise across the UK in spite of a successful booster programme and a lull in cases that was experienced post Christmas. Its resurgence is largely driven by the Omicron BA.2 variant, a more transmissible form of Omicron, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2022

One Scot in 11 may have had Covid-19 last week – Office for National Statistics

The number of Scots in hospital with recently confirmed coronavirus has now reached a record high for the fifth day in a row.

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2022