The Latest Breaking News from the Office for National Statistics

UK economy flatlines unexpectedly in January

The Office for National Statistics said there was zero growth in gross domestic product in January.

The Independent UK · Mar 13

FTSE 100 Live 13 March: Economy stalls, markets in red as Brent crude oil tops $100

A flat GDP figure for January today heightened fears over the impact of the Iran war on the UK economy.

Evening Standard · Mar 13

‘The anxieties just lift’: why domestic abuse refuges are turning to female tradespeople

With construction overwhelmingly male, Refuge says tradeswomen help survivors of abuse feel safer

The Guardian - UK · Feb 22

UK economy set to have recorded modest growth amid budget concerns

The Office for National Statistics will reveal the latest UK GDP data on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Feb 8

How does London's job market look now compared to before Labour came to power

7.2 per cent of people are unemployed in the capital, a level last seen during the early months of the pandemic

Evening Standard · Feb 4

Homicides at lowest level for more than 40 years as knife crime falls

The fall reflects a sharp decrease in the number of homicides involving a knife knife or sharp instrument.

Evening Standard · Jan 29

Retail sales see surprise December bounceback amid online boost

The Office for National Statistics said the total volume of retail sales is estimated to have risen by 0.4% in December.

Evening Standard · Jan 23

Government borrowing falls sharply as national insurance hike boosts coffers

The Office for National Statistics said borrowing was £7.1 billion, or 38%, less than the same month in 2024.

Evening Standard · Jan 22

Inflation bounces back in December as Christmas travel fuels price rises

The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 3.4% in December from 3.2% in November, the Office for National Statistics said.

Evening Standard · Jan 21

Fears for UK job market as wage growth falls and unemployment stays at 5-year high

Retail and hospitality sectors have seen some of the biggest falls in payrolled employees

The Independent UK · Jan 20