The Latest Breaking News from the Office for National Statistics

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

Drug-related deaths have risen by record numbers in England and Wales – latest data

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.

The Conversation · Oct 23, 2024

Scotland's tourism sector continues to outperform the rest of the UK

Data from the Office for National Statistics has found that Scotland's tourism sector continues to outperform other parts of the UK ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 18, 2024

Getting pregnant in your 40s, 8 things fertility experts want you to know

Welcoming a baby during this decade may take you on a slightly different journey…

GoodToKnow · Sep 19, 2024

UK inflation remained unchanged at 2.2% in August

Bank of England expected to hit the pause button on interest rate cutes on Thursday

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2024

Rachel Reeves warned tax rises could damage growth as economy flatlines for second month in a row

Chancellor says that change will not happen ‘overnight’ after latest disappointing economic figures

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2024

State pension set to rise by £460 next April

Retirees can expect to see their full, flat-rate state pension go up to £11,962.60

Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2024

OPINION - The Standard View: Autumn is coming — and so are tax rises

As summer threatens to give way to autumn, the drum beat of tax rises is growing ever louder. Today, it was data from the Office for National Statistics showing that public sector net borrowing has surged to a worse-than-forecast £3.1billion in July, significantly higher than the year before.

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2024

Government borrowing surges to higher than expected £3.1bn as Reeves under pressure to raise taxes

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said public sector net borrowing stood at £3.1bn last month, £1.8bn more than a year ago and the highest July borrowing since 2021

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2024

UK economy the fastest growing in the G7 in 2024, economists say

Experts warned the growth is unlikely to be sustained in the second half of the year

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2024