UK Perspectives 2016 – International migration to and from the UK 26 May 2016 By Rob Fry International migration has been a major topic of discussion in the debate around the EU referendum. But how much migration is there between the UK and the rest of the EU, and how does that compare with migration to and from the rest of the world? Posted in People, Population and CommunityUK Perspectives 2016
UK Perspectives 2016: The changing UK population 26 May 2016 By Frank Donnarumma Understanding the size and characteristics of a country’s population is vital when it comes to planning and delivering services like education, transport and healthcare. Posted in People, Population and CommunityUK Perspectives 2016 Life expectancyPopulationUK Perspectives 2016
UK Perspectives 2016: How we travel 26 May 2016 By Rob Fry With people travelling around 6,500 miles per year on average, transport is a fundamental part of daily living and, therefore, plays an important role in our economy. Posted in EnvironmentPeople, Population and CommunityUK Perspectives 2016
UK Perspectives 2016: The UK in a European context 26 May 2016 By Rob Fry This article in the UK Perspectives series presents interactive charts illustrating how the UK population and economy compares with the other 27 member states of the European Union (EU). Posted in EconomyPeople, Population and CommunityUK Perspectives 2016 EuropeUK Perspectives 2016
UK Perspectives 2016: Housing and home ownership in the UK 25 May 2016 By Darren Waters The UK housing market comprises 28.1 million residential properties in 2014. Linked to income, wealth and availability of lending, the housing market is sensitive to the overall economic climate. Posted in Business, Industry and TradeEconomyEmployment and Labour MarketPeople, Population and CommunityUK Perspectives 2016
UK Perspectives 2016: Personal and household finances in the UK 25 May 2016 By ONS Digital 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. This article is part of a series of UK Perspectives providing an overview of the social and economic changes of the nation over the last […] Posted in EconomyPeople, Population and CommunityUK Perspectives 2016 DebtEarningsIncomeUK Perspectives 2016
How do childhood circumstances affect your chances of poverty as an adult? 16 May 2016 By Rob Fry Childhood circumstances have an important effect on a person’s future income prospects, analysis from ONS has shown. The analysis suggests that people in the UK who have a low personal education level are nearly five times more likely to be poor in adulthood than those with high personal education levels, once other factors are accounted […] Posted in People, Population and Community Interactive
How much farther can you travel on a tank of fuel? 3 May 2016 By ONS Digital The price of fuel has fluctuated a lot over the last decade or more, impacting household spending. The true volatility in fuel prices can be seen by comparing the cost of a journey now, with how much it would have cost you to travel the same distance back in 2005. Posted in EconomyPeople, Population and Community Fuel calculatorInteractive
Dementia and respiratory disease behind biggest annual deaths increase since the 1960s 7 April 2016 By ONS Digital Deaths from dementia or Alzheimer’s and respiratory disease, including flu and pneumonia, were key factors behind the largest annual rise in deaths since the 1960s. Posted in HealthPeople, Population and Community Life expectancyPrincipal Population Projections
£1 million property sales increased over 70 fold since 1995 24 March 2016 By ONS Digital The number of residential properties sold for £1 million or more in England and Wales has increased to over 70 times the level seen in 1995. Last year, 1.6% of all property sales were for £1 million or more. £1m property sales fell in 2015 The latest figures from the House Price Statistics for Small […] Posted in People, Population and Community AnalysisHousing
