Personal and household finances in the UK 12 February 2015 By Rob Fry There are many different factors that affect our standard of living but a key aspect is our financial situation, in particular levels of personal and household income, wealth and spending. Posted in Economy AnalysisUK Perspectives
Spending on public services in the UK 10 February 2015 By Rob Fry Spending by the UK Government currently accounts for around 40% of GDP. The way public funds are allocated impacts the provision and delivery of services (like health, pensions and benefits), and therefore affects people’s day to day lives. Posted in Economy AnalysisEconomyUK Perspectives
The UK in a European context 5 February 2015 By Rob Fry This article – the latest in the UK Perspectives series – presents interactive charts on the UK’s population and economy in a European context, illustrating how it compares with the other 27 member states of the European Union (EU). Posted in Business, Industry and TradeEconomyEmployment and Labour MarketPeople, Population and Community AnalysisInteractiveUK Perspectives
Housing and home ownership in the UK 22 January 2015 By Rob Fry The UK housing market comprises 27.8 million residential properties. Linked to income, wealth and availability of lending, the housing market is sensitive to the overall economic climate. Posted in EconomyPeople, Population and Community AnalysisHousingUK Perspectives
Economic well-being indicators: July to September, 2014 15 January 2015 By Rob Fry The performance of the UK’s economy is normally solely measured by the UK’s GDP figure, but this does not always provide a very rounded picture. Posted in EconomyEmployment and Labour Market Infographic
Introducing UK Perspectives 15 January 2015 By Rob Fry Each day in the UK crucial decisions are made based on official statistics. Coinciding with the launch of Visual.ONS, we’ve painted a data-driven picture of the social and economic changes that have occurred in the UK over the last three decades. Posted in Business, Industry and TradeEconomyEmployment and Labour MarketPeople, Population and Community UK Perspectives
House prices and the housing market 1 January 2015 By Rob Fry House prices and the housing market are ever popular topics of conversation in the UK – and Visual.ONS is home to a number of interesting posts on this much discussed subject. Posted in Business, Industry and TradeEconomyPeople, Population and Community Housing
