UK inflation hit its highest level in five months in the year to August, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
« UK inflation hit its highest level in five months in the year to August, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). »
Actual capital capex in 2024-25 was 96.3 per cent of what companies had earlier intended to spend
« Actual capital capex in 2024-25 was 96.3 per cent of what companies had earlier intended to spend, indicating that investment plans were largely translating into expenditure. »
The National Statistics Office’s (NSO’s) latest survey estimated private corporate capital expenditure on new assets at ~11.44 trillion in 2025-26
« The National Statistics Office’s (NSO’s) latest survey estimated private corporate capital expenditure on new assets at ~11.44 trillion in 2025-26. »
numbers on company payrolls fell by 26,000 last month
« Official figures showed numbers on company payrolls fell by 26,000 last month »
core CPI ... held steady at 2.6 per cent
« so-called core CPI - excluding energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco - held steady at 2.6 per cent in the year to August »
Inflation rises to 3.1%
« The headline CPI rate was 3.1 per cent in the year to August »
average prices at their highest since Nov. 2022
« The average price of gasoline rose by 9.1 pence ($0.12) per liter between July and August, the ONS said, putting average prices at their highest since Nov. 2022. »
the spike was largely driven by rising motor fuel costs, which surged 23% year-on-year
« The country's Office for National Statistics (ONS) said that the spike was largely driven by rising motor fuel costs, which surged 23% year-on-year. »
The U. K.'s annual inflation rate jumped to 3.1% in August
« The U. K.'s annual inflation rate jumped to 3.1% in August, pushed up by surging gasoline and diesel prices. The print, which was in line with economists' expectations, marked the first inflation reading above 3% since March. The country's Office for National Statistics (ONS) said that the spike was largely driven by rising motor fuel costs »
Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows average growth in total earnings, including bonuses, eased to 3.9% in the three months to July
« Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows average growth in total earnings, including bonuses, eased to 3.9% in the three months to July »
Wage growth in the UK has slowed as workers come under pressure from a renewed cost of living squeeze fuelled by the Iran war
« Wage growth in the UK has slowed as workers come under pressure from a renewed cost of living squeeze fuelled by the Iran war »
the conflict this week pushed oil prices above $105 a barrel
« the conflict this week pushed oil prices above $105 a barrel »
Britain, like other European economies, has taken less of an immediate hit to growth from the U. S.-Iran war than economists had feared at the outset.
« Britain, like other European economies, has taken less of an immediate hit to growth from the U. S.-Iran war than economists had feared at the outset. »
The economy expanded by one percent in the first half of 2026
« The economy expanded by one percent in the first half of 2026 »
Britain's economy grew by a stronger than expected 0.4 percent in July.
« Britain's economy grew by a stronger than expected 0.4 percent in July. »
In the first half of 2026, Britain's economy expanded by 1%
« In the first half of 2026, Britain's economy expanded by 1%, the fastest growth across the Group of Seven large advanced economies »
The economy grew 0.4% on the month in July
« The economy grew 0.4% on the month in July, compared with median expectations in a Reuters poll for output to be unchanged »
The UK economy grew at the fastest annual pace in 18 months in July... British gross domestic product in July was 1.6% higher than a year earlier
« British gross domestic product in July was 1.6% higher than a year earlier, the fastest annual rate since February 2025 and above economists' 1.2% forecast, the Office for National Statistics figures showed today. »
Zahlen der Statistikbehörde ONS (Office for National Statistics) zufolge lag der Einwanderungsüberschuss ... bei 171.000 Menschen
« Zahlen der Statistikbehörde ONS (Office for National Statistics) zufolge lag der Einwanderungsüberschuss, also die Differenz zwischen Einwanderern und Auswanderern, bis Ende Dezember 2025 bei 171.000 Menschen »
annual inflation increasing by 2.7 per cent for low-income households... and by 2.8 per cent for high-income households
« But higher earners are now being hit hardest by rising costs – with annual inflation increasing by 2.7 per cent for low-income households in the year to June 2026 and by 2.8 per cent for high-income households. »
former chancellor Rachel Reeves demanded those with the 'broadest shoulders' pay their 'fair share'
« This comes after former chancellor Rachel Reeves demanded those with the 'broadest shoulders' pay their 'fair share', and introduced tax-raising measures in last autumn's Budget, leaving higher earners worse off. »
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has refused to rule out further tax rises on the wealthiest
« Prime Minister Andy Burnham has refused to rule out further tax rises on the wealthiest. »
the number of millionaires in Britain fell to 442,000 last year under Labour's fiscal regime – representing a 7 per cent drop year on year
« And the number of millionaires in Britain fell to 442,000 last year under Labour's fiscal regime – representing a 7 per cent drop year on year. »
It is the latest evidence that Labour's decision to impose employer National Insurance hikes and steep minimum wage rises is backfiring.
« It is the latest evidence that Labour's decision to impose employer National Insurance hikes and steep minimum wage rises is backfiring. »
The shocking numbers mean 60,000 more 16 to 24-year-olds are classed as not in education, employment or training (NEETs) than when Labour came to power two years ago.
« The Office for National Statistics said the total is 981,000 in the three months to June – 30,000 up on last year but down from just over a million at the start of 2026. »
Nearly one million young people are out of work or education, according to stark new figures illustrating Britain's youth jobs crisis.
« The Office for National Statistics said the total is 981,000 in the three months to June »
according to the Office for National Statistics
« Five years ago, the average cost of a portion of fish and chips was £6.95, nearly £4 cheaper than the meal would cost today, according to the Office for National Statistics. »
Weekly regular real earnings... have also dipped in recent months, from about 0.4 percent at the start of the year to 0.1 percent after the Iran war began
« Weekly regular real earnings, which measure workers’ standard pay adjusted for inflation, have also dipped in recent months, from about 0.4 percent at the start of the year to 0.1 percent after the Iran war began, again making it harder for people to afford price rises. »
According to the ONS, food and nonalcoholic drink prices were 1.7 percent higher in June than a year earlier, down from 2.2 percent higher in May.
« According to the ONS, food and nonalcoholic drink prices were 1.7 percent higher in June than a year earlier, down from 2.2 percent higher in May. »
The US has the highest inflation rate at 3.5 percent, followed by Italy (3 percent), Canada (2.8 percent), the UK (2.8 percent), Germany (2.3 percent), France (1.8 percent) and Japan (1.7 percent).
« The US has the highest inflation rate at 3.5 percent, followed by Italy (3 percent), Canada (2.8 percent), the UK (2.8 percent), Germany (2.3 percent), France (1.8 percent) and Japan (1.7 percent). »
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) found that the poorest 20 percent of households spent an average of 407 pounds ($549) a week compared with 1,084 pounds ($1,462) for the richest 20 percent of households.
« The Office for National Statistics (ONS) found that the poorest 20 percent of households spent an average of 407 pounds ($549) a week compared with 1,084 pounds ($1,462) for the richest 20 percent of households. »
The annual rate of inflation in June was 2.8 percent, down from 3 percent in May.
« The annual rate of inflation in June was 2.8 percent, down from 3 percent in May. »
Output across British computing, electronic and optical product manufacturers grew by 10.7% in annual terms in the second quarter
« Output across British computing, electronic and optical product manufacturers grew by 10.7% in annual terms in the second quarter »
The ONS's quarterly survey of business capital assets also showed a strong increase in computer hardware investment
« The ONS's quarterly survey of business capital assets also showed a strong increase in computer hardware investment. »
An ONS spokesperson said the most recent strong reading reflected ICT equipment, particularly computer hardware
« An ONS spokesperson said the most recent strong reading reflected ICT equipment, particularly computer hardware as well as government spending on weapons systems. »
Spending on plant and machinery across the economy has grown strongly this year, rising to £22.1 billion ($29.8 billion) in the second quarter
« Spending on plant and machinery across the economy has grown strongly this year, rising to £22.1 billion ($29.8 billion) in the second quarter »
the ONS said the output of computer programming, consultancy and related activities ... surged by 3.7% on the quarter
« the ONS said the output of computer programming, consultancy and related activities - which would include AI companies - surged by 3.7% on the quarter »
the information and communications sector contributed almost half of that expansion
« the information and communications sector contributed almost half of that expansion »
While the Office for National Statistics said Britain's economy grew by 0.4% in the second quarter
« While the Office for National Statistics said Britain's economy grew by 0.4% in the second quarter »
output from the services sector grew 0.5 per cent in the second quarter
« The latest GDP data showed that output from the services sector grew 0.5 per cent in the second quarter »
millions of Britons have seen their situation worsen after the US-Iran war sent energy costs soaring
« millions of Britons have seen their situation worsen after the US-Iran war sent energy costs soaring »
Keir Starmer resigned as the British Prime Minister in late June
« Keir Starmer resigned as the British Prime Minister in late June »
The Gross Domestic Product increased 0.4 per cent in the April-June period
« The Gross Domestic Product increased 0.4 per cent in the April-June period ... the Office for National Statistics said in a statement »
output remained “robust” despite domestic political unrest and fallout from the US-Iran war
« saying that output remained “robust” despite domestic political unrest and fallout from the US-Iran war »
Britain’s economy slowed in the second quarter
« Britain’s economy slowed in the second quarter, the national statistics office reported Thursday »
GDP grew by 0.4% in the second quarter of the year, down from 0.6% in the first
« New figures from the Office for National Statistics show that GDP grew by 0.4% in the second quarter of the year, down from 0.6% in the first. »
I dati dell’Office for National Statistics mostrano, ad esempio, che nel Regno Unito il prezzo medio del latte artificiale è già aumentato del 4,8% nell’ultimo anno
« I dati dell’Office for National Statistics mostrano, ad esempio, che nel Regno Unito il prezzo medio del latte artificiale è già aumentato del 4,8% nell’ultimo anno »
Vietnam posted a trade deficit of $3.587 billion in July, wider than June's $2.64 billion gap
« Vietnam posted a trade deficit of $3.587 billion in July, wider than June's $2.64 billion gap »
Vietnam posted a trade deficit of $3.587 billion in July
« Vietnam posted a trade deficit of $3.587 billion in July »
According to the Office for National Statistics, the first six months of 2026 saw 157,980 new businesses created, down 3 per cent on the same period last year.
« According to the Office for National Statistics, the first six months of 2026 saw 157,980 new businesses created, down 3 per cent on the same period last year. »