The Latest Breaking News from the Office for National Statistics

Government borrowing less than expected in July in boost for Reeves

The Office for National Statistics said the borrowing of £1.1 billion is the lowest July figure for three years.

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2025

UK inflation rises by more than expected as summer travel bumps up air fares

Consumer Prices Index inflation increased to 3.8% in July, from 3.6% in June, the Office for National Statistics said.

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

Inflation live: UK rate rises to 19-month high due to food prices and air fares, ONS says

New figures reveal highest rate of inflation since January 2024

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

UK exports to US returned to growth in May as trade deal cut some key tariffs

Goods exports rose by £300 million during the month, the Office for National Statistics revealed.

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025

Blow to Chancellor as UK economy shrank unexpectedly in May

The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product contracted by 0.1% in May, following a 0.3% drop in April.

Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2025

Office for National Statistics has ‘deep-seated’ problems and needs an overhaul

Devereux Review on the UK’s main statistics body also says a revision of past figures may be required

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2025

Full list of projected change in population for local areas in England

The projections have been published by the Office for National Statistics.

Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2025

UK grocery watchdog investigating Amazon over alleged supplier payment delays; company insolvencies jump – as it happened

Groceries Code Adjudicator calls on suppliers to share their experiences of working with Amazon

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2025

UK retail sales slump in May after ‘dismal’ month for supermarkets

The Office for National Statistics said the total volume of retail sales fell by 2.7% in May – the biggest drop since the end of 2023.

Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2025

UK inflation higher than forecast in May amid rising food prices

The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation fell to 3.4% in May from 3.5% in April, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.

Evening Standard · Jun 18, 2025