The Latest Breaking News from the Office for National Statistics

LET’S UNPACK THAT: The Office for National Statistics has revealed that women in the UK lose about £65,000 from their earnings in the five years after the birth of their first child – and with three kids, it’s up to £100,000. It’s shocking, but we can’t reduce motherhood into a…

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The UK state pension will rise to £12,590 in April 2026, but HMRC's calculation method keeps most pensioners below the tax threshold. Here's what retirees need to know.

Learn five practical ways to protect your wallet during a government shutdown. Discover essential products and tools, including savings accounts, budgeting apps, prepaid cards, and subscription services to safeguard your finances.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said there was zero growth in gross domestic product (GDP) month on month in July

A slowdown in the pace of the UK economy was today confirmed in updated figures for the second quarter.

Mayor points to reduction in crimes that cause injury - but doesn’t mention increases in knife crime or the overall crime toll in the capital

COMMENT : The Office for National Statistics says London prices have got so out of whack that even the top earners can’t afford to buy, and it’s not much better in the rest of England. It’s time to get building, now, writes James Moore

The Office for National Statistics data showed Government borrowing hit £18 billion last month, marking the highest August borrowing for five years.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the total volume of retail sales is estimated to have risen by 0.5% in August.

The highest August public sector borrowing figure since the pandemic today dealt a fresh blow to Rachel Reeves.