The Latest Breaking News from Office for National Statistics

Official figures show ability to work from home differs greatly across age, job type and education

India remained number one with Pakistan still in second place.

The average age of mothers remained stable at 30.9, while fathers’ average age increased to 33.8.

Data shows the total fertility rate was 1.44 children per woman last year

Police recorded offences have risen 29 per cent in a year

Major retailers have raised concerns about the increased cost of thefts.

Researchers called for public health campaigns to raise awareness of the dangers of casual smoking.

Deaths from drug use in England and Wales have risen by 11%, according to the latest annual data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). In 2023, there were 5,448 fatalities (93 deaths per million people) – the highest number of drug-related deaths since records began in 1993.

Overall drug-related deaths registered in 2023 reached a new record high.