The Latest Breaking News from Office for National Statistics

Why has inflation increased, and how high will prices rise?

The Office for National Statistics reported an annual rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation of 3.3% in March.

Evening Standard · Apr 22

UK inflation accelerates after Iran war drives sharp rise in fuel prices

The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation increased to 3.3% in March from 3% in February, the Office for National Statistics said.

Evening Standard · Apr 22

UK inflation set to rise after Middle East conflict pushed up fuel prices

Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation is expected to have risen to 3.3% in March, according to a consensus of experts.

Evening Standard · Apr 21

UK travellers turn to the Mediterranean as Middle East conflict disrupts travel

Data suggests that travellers are giving European destinations a boost

The Independent UK · Apr 20

UK economy grew faster than expected before Iran war

The war in the Middle East has hit hopes of an uptick in growth this year

The Independent UK · Apr 16

UK economic growth in February better than forecast before Iran war

The ONS said gross domestic product grew by 0.5% month-on-month in February following upwardly revised growth of 0.1% in January.

Evening Standard · Apr 16

People in most deprived areas spend under 50 years of life in good health – data

The Government has published its renewed Women’s Health Strategy.

Evening Standard · Apr 15

Cost of living crisis ‘holding young people back from having children’ as UK birth rate falls

New analysis suggests falling birth rates appear to be driven partly by financial struggles rather than a shift away from parenthood

The Independent UK · Mar 31

Meagre economic growth at end of 2025 confirmed amid fears over Iran war hit

The ONS confirmed unrevised growth of 0.1% between October and December, which followed growth of 0.1% in the previous three months.

Evening Standard · Mar 31

Retail sales dip amid wet weather and weaker supermarket trading

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the total volume of retail sales, which measures the quantity bought, fell by 0.4% last month.

Evening Standard · Mar 27