The Latest Breaking News from Office for National Statistics

Annual house price growth accelerated in September – ONS

Experts have also warned that Wednesday’s jump in inflation could bring further headaches for mortgage borrowers.

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024

Average cost of a London home drops by 0.5 per cent while UK price growth is on the rise

Experts warn that Wednesday’s jump in inflation could bring further headaches for mortgage borrowers

Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2024

Inflation jumps to 2.3% in sharpest increase for two years

The Office for National Statistics said Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 2.3% for October, from 1.7% in the previous month.

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024

'Extremely challenging': London's richest borough consults on cuts as housing bill leaves £40m budget hole

Kensington and Chelsea council said it will need to make some ‘difficult decisions’ as it seeks to plug its budget hole

Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024

UK business openings fall to lowest level since 2010

Data from the Office for National Statistics shows 316,000 new businesses were created in 2023, down from 337,000 the year before.

Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024

UK Growth Slows In Third Quarter, Dealing Blow To Labor Government

Gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 0.1% in the July-September period, a slowdown compared to 0.5% growth in the second quarter, the Office for National Statistics said.

Latin Times · Nov 15, 2024

UK economy shrunk by 0.1% in September, shock GDP figures reveal in blow to Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves

GDP grew by a meagre 0.1% between July and September, slightly below expectations

Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2024

Economic growth slows to 0.1% between July and September

The quarterly estimate was behind economists’ predictions and comes as a blow to Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2024

Rachel Reeves targets trade deal with Donald Trump as UK economy stalls

As official figures showed economic growth stalling under Labour, Rachel Reeves said she wanted to boost trade with the US and ‘looks forward to working with president-elect Donald Trump’

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2024

Bank of England chief to say UK must ‘rebuild relations’ following Brexit

Andrew Bailey will talk about the importance of economic growth at the annual Mansion House speech in the City of London.

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024