The Latest Breaking News from Office for National Statistics

Census reveals constituencies with highest proportion of LGB+ residents

Some 42 of the 50 seats with the greatest percentage of people identifying as LGB+ are held by Labour.

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023

UK Covid infections up for fifth week in a row

The percentage of people testing positive has risen among over-70s in England.

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023

Dark clouds over construction sector despite GDP growth, as building work slips to 11-month low

The UK building sector had its worst month in almost a year, but there may be signs of greater resilience in the London housing market

Evening Standard · Mar 10, 2023

UK’s ‘gold standard’ Covid-19 infection survey to stop collecting data

The survey has run continuously for nearly three years.

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023

Scottish Government working on ‘green job’ definition

Work with the Office for National Statistics has received responses from academics, businesses and charities

Insider UK · Mar 9, 2023

Scots economist debunks 'urban myth' of GERS with game-changing research

A SCOTTISH economist is calling for alternative GERS figures to be produced after concluding an independent Scotland could walk into a surplus of…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 7, 2023

Suicide rates much higher among disabled people, new estimates show

The ONS said that even when other factors were taken into account, the risk of suicide for disabled people remained higher.

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023

Britons waiting twice as long for sickness benefits under Tories, analysis shows

Exclusive: Decision times have doubled to 26 weeks, as ministers consider annual health checks for workers

The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2023

Latest rise in UK Covid-19 infections may be slowing

The Omicron variant BA.2.75 now accounts for more than three quarters of infections.

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2023

OPINION - What’s the matter with London?

London is the engine of the UK economy. But according to a new report, all is not well. The Centre for Cities think tank finds that the capital’s productivity growth has plummeted in comparison with international rivals, and that this has cost the national economy tens of billions of pounds…

Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2023