The Latest Breaking News from the Office for National Statistics

Prices are still going up but the tide has turned, raising expectations the Bank of England may cut rates in response

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said regular wages rose at an annual rate of 6.1% in November to January, down only from 6.2% previously

The really interesting thing about the projections for population growth from the Office for National Statistics this week is the extent it’s not being talked about. In case you missed it, the ONS said that, based on existing trends, the population of Britain is projected to rise by 6.6 million by…

The Office For National Statistics reports that the annual rate of growth in earnings, including annual bonuses, has slowed to 6.5 per cent.

Economists had expected growth of 0.2%, but the figures gave little cause for celebration with the risk of an end-of-year recession still on the cards

Charities say move is ‘deeply concerning’, while Office for National Statistics claims data was not accurate enough

It’s another tragic record. A new report has confirmed yet another rise in drug related deaths in England and Wales. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reports that 4,907 “drug poisoning” deaths were recorded in 2022 (84.4 deaths per 1,000,000 of the population), the highest on record.

Some 28% reported feeling worried about being able to afford the things they planned to do this Christmas, the Office for National Statistics found.

The Chancellor’s temporary measures will do little to help the rent, cost-of-living and homelessness crisis, warns action group