UK interest rate rise: what’s changed in the last decade?

2 November 2017
By Philip Leake

Concerns about “inflation over target” and “limited” slack in the economy have prompted the Bank of England to raise interest rates for the first time in more than a decade.

Explore the gender pay gap and test your knowledge

26 October 2017
By Darren Waters

The gender pay gap for full-time employees now stands at 9.1% in favour of men, the lowest since records began in 1997.

People greatly overestimate their likelihood of being robbed

7 September 2017
By ONS Digital

Many more people in England and Wales worry about being a victim of crime than will actually experience it. The gap between the perception of crime and the risk of becoming a victim is particularly noticeable around robbery figures.

Migration levels: What do you know about your area?

24 August 2017
By Henry Lau

Migration is a topic which often features in newspaper column inches and on our television screens. Today it was revealed that in the year ending March 2017 net migration (the balance between immigration – those entering the UK for a year or more, and emigration – those leaving the UK for a year or more) […]

Where are industry eyes on Brexit?

17 July 2017
By Philip Leake

As Brexit negotiations progress, the staff and leaders of British industry will be keeping a keen eye on developments.

What affects an area’s healthy life expectancy?

28 June 2017
By Philip Leake

People are living longer than ever before. Newborn boys in England in 2013 to 2015 could expect to live until 80 years old, while baby girls were likely to reach their 83rd birthday. However, these children are likely to spend at least 20% of their lives in poorer health. Boys born in 2013 to 2015 […]

What’s changed since the Brexit vote?

23 June 2017
By Philip Leake

It’s been more than 18 months since the UK voted to leave the EU after more than 40 years of membership.

Trading places: UK goods trade with EU partners

28 March 2017
By Philip Leake

The future of UK manufacturing will be in focus when post-Brexit trade negotiations begin. The Prime Minister is due to trigger Article 50 tomorrow, starting the formal process of our exit from the EU.

Hipsters, gin and the Basket of Goods

14 March 2017
By ONS Digital

Members of the hipster sub-culture may arch an eyebrow in recognition at some of the additions to ONS’s latest Basket of Goods and Services. Some items associated with hipsters have been added to the inflation basket, in reflection of their rising popularity. Click on the image below to find out more: To find out what […]

Commonwealth trade in focus as UK prepares for Brexit

9 March 2017
By Rob Fry

Commonwealth trade ministers gather today for the first-ever meeting of its kind, looking at ways of boosting trade relations among the 52 member nations.

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