The Latest Breaking News from Office for National Statistics

Unemployment total in London surges to equivalent of a city the size of Leicester

London’s jobless total has risen far faster than almost any other region since Labour came to power

Evening Standard · Mar 19

Wage growth falls to lowest level for five years but Iran war will stall interest rate cut

The Office for National Statistics said regular earnings growth fell back to 3.8% in the three months to January

The Independent UK · Mar 19

Wage growth tumbles to lowest level for more than five years – ONS

The Office for National Statistics said regular earnings growth fell back to 3.8% in the three months to January.

Evening Standard · Mar 19

Europe’s fertility rates keep falling: Which countries have the highest rates and biggest drops?

Euronews Health takes a closer look at declining fertility rates across Europe. Experts point to multifaceted reasons behind the decline, and Europe is not alone in facing this trend.

Euronews · Mar 14

Labour appears to back recording Sikh as ethnicity in UK census

The UK government is considering a campaign by British Sikh groups and MP Preet Kaur Gill to record Sikhs as an ethnicity, not just a religion. This move, supported by Cabinet Office minister Satvir Kaur, aims to better understand and address inequalities and discrimination faced by the Sikh community.

The Times of India · Mar 13

Fact check: No reliable data exist to compare incomes of homes with heat pumps

A 2024 evaluation asked heat pump grant recipients about their incomes.

Evening Standard · Mar 13

Starmer says government will step in if fuel companies rip off customers as trade body U-turns on decision not to meet Reeves – as it happened

The prime minister issues the statement after a fuel trade body earlier withdrew from a meeting with the chancellor today

The Guardian - UK · Mar 13

Economy stagnates in January ahead of Iran war and fears over UK impact

Experts warned a prolonged Middle East conflict and an ongoing spike in oil prices could send the economy into reverse in 2026.

Evening Standard · Mar 13

UK economy flatlined unexpectedly ahead of Iran war in blow to Rachel Reeves

The Office for National Statistics said there was zero growth in gross domestic product in January

Evening Standard · Mar 13

UK economy flatlines unexpectedly in January

The Office for National Statistics said there was zero growth in gross domestic product in January.

The Independent UK · Mar 13