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Tag Archives: ONS

Utility costs push inflation up to 2.2%

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The Annual Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rate rose by 2.2% in the 12 months to July 2024, up from the 2% Bank of England target achieved in June.

Retail sales rise 2.9% in May

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The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released its retail sales figures for May, illustrating a sharp rise of 2.9%, compared with 1.8% decline in April caused by wet weather.

UK economic growth flatlines in showery April

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The UK's real GDP (gross domestic product) in April remained unchanged month on month, the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) published this morning shows.

Inflation loosens grip

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Annual Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rate increased by 3.2% in the 12 months to March 2024, down from 3.4% in February, the Office for National Statistics announced today (17 April).

UK economy in recession as retail slumps

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The UK fell into recession after GDP (gross domestic product) shrank by 0.3% in the final three months of 2023, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported.

UK inflation stays at 4%

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Annual Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rate increased by 4% in the 12 months to January 2024, staying at the same rate as in December 2023.