The Latest Breaking News from Office for National Statistics

UK inflation holds steady at 3.8% as fuel prices offset falling air fares

Annual August rate released as Bank of England considers holding interest rate at 4% to tackle rising prices

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2025

UK pay growth stays high – but Britons are feeling the pinch

Firms are reluctant to hire and unemployment is rising, as inflation dulls the impact of higher wages

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2025

Government payroll surges to record 4.04 million on NHS and civil service hiring spree

But state pensioners can look forward to £560 pay rise next April as wage growth stays above inflation

Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2025

The impossible cost of getting on the housing ladder revealed – and why Gen-Z may never own a home

SPECIAL REPORT : Research by the Independent shows first-time buyers are forking out 10 times more cash for home deposits than they were 30 years ago, while average rents eat up half the average income. Alicja Hagopian reports

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2025

What do the immigration figures for the UK really show?

Official figures indicate net migration is falling, yet concern among Britons is close to the highest it has been since polling began in 1974

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2025

UK exports to US remain below pre-tariff levels despite improvement

Figures from the Office for National Statistics showed that exports to the US rose by £0.8 billion to £4.7 billion in July.

Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2025

FTSE 100 Live 12 September: Index near record as miners rally, UK economy fails to grow

New GDP figures today showed the UK failed to grow during July, adding to pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2025

UK Tube strike: Train drivers earn more than barristers and judges

The Tube strike in London has had a major impact on commuters as transport union members fight for better pay and conditions. Euronews Business takes a closer look at salaries in the rail sector, comparing them with a range of other professions.

Euronews · Sep 11, 2025

New suicide prevention training rolled out to NHS mental health staff

The course includes advice on how to recognise and support patients in crisis.

Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2025

Mapped: The areas where housebuilding has fallen hardest revealed

Data on the number of homes completed in the year up to March suggests some council areas are struggling to keep up with demand

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025