Office for National Statistics.
United Kingdom's principal government institution in charge of statistics and census data
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Andy Burnham is advocating for a public service model for care, citing demographic trends informed by ONS data in various media outlets.Some support1 report1 development inside
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ONS data is being used to inform the Bank of England's central bank interest rate decisions.Well supported12 reports5 developments inside
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Escalating conflict in the Middle East is causing oil prices to rise, impacting global markets tracked from London and the New York Mercantile Exchange.Well supported45 reports19 developments inside
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Morningstar DBRS reviewed average interest cover ratio data from UK Finance and used ONS data on average private rent.Some support1 report
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Esso operates filling stations in the Blackburn area while the Office for National Statistics tracks UK Consumer Prices Index inflation data.Some support1 report
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John Healey relies on Office for National Statistics data to formulate the economic outlook.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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ONS data showed spending outstripped tax receipts, and war caused higher interest on inflation-linked debt.Some support2 reports
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The Department for Work and Pensions and the Office for National Statistics both track UK demographic and economic trends.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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A public spending debate is underway in Westminster, utilizing data provided by the Office for National Statistics.Some support1 report
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ONS data informs public understanding of pension reliance, with Hargreaves Lansdown estimating future pension dependency and Telegraph highlighting calculation issues.Some support1 report
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The Office for National Statistics (ONS) provided official figures detailing government borrowing on July 21, 2026.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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Record borrowing levels are putting pressure on the Chancellor, as the Office for National Statistics releases official data on public finances.Some support6 reports
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The Office for National Statistics released official data detailing current UK inflation trends.Well supported14 reports2 developments inside
Earlier this month
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A collection of developments regarding the economic fallout of Middle East conflicts, including ONS data releases, appointments at the Bank of England, and institutional criticism.Some support1 report
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ONS data shows motor fuels drive inflation, and the CMA is operating PumpWatch to ensure market transparency.Some support1 report1 development inside
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ONS confirms fuel costs are driving inflation, with specific price lists available for Esso garages near Basildon and the London-bound A127.Some support1 report
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UK inflation rose to 3.1% while Congress passed a War Powers Resolution on Iran and Araghchi visited Beijing.Some support1 report
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The US-Iran conflict is driving up oil prices, leading to inflation that is now affecting household budgets in Evesham.Some support1 report
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Ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine are affecting global oil supplies and driving price hikes.Well supported5 reports
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BoE rate hikes and inflation data are impacting consumer budgets and premium grocer sales in the UK.Some support1 report
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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran war is driving up oil costs, while Andy Burnham comments on the UK economy's resilience amid economic pressures on the Bank of England.Some support7 reports
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UK inflation data informs Bank of England rate expectations, while the U.S. Treasury's bond buyback drove bond market stability.Well supported3 reports
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Healey's budget confirmation and ONS data are now informing AJ Bell's pension projections, driving pension certainty.Some support1 report
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ONS data published informs analysis by the House of Commons Library and commentary from the Resolution Foundation.Some support2 reports
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The Office for National Statistics is providing data that is being used by the Resolution Foundation and the National Institute of Economic and Social Research for economic commentary on policy.Some support2 reports
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Economic analysis suggests that the central bank may increase interest rates to combat inflation, based on labor market data from the ONS.Some support4 reports
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ONS data informs pension increase decisions.Some support1 report
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The new leader has made tackling the NEET crisis a key premiership pillar, backed by official ONS data and estimates that youth unemployment costs the UK £125bn annually.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Office for National Statistics data is being used to guide central bank policy outlooks, influenced by geopolitical stability issues in the Middle East.Well supported7 reports
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ONS revealed inflation slowed, while US-Iran tensions continue to affect oil prices and corporate markets.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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ONS and Shopify provide merchant data and sales volumes, serving as benchmarks for cultural consumer spending.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Economic analysis of UK growth trends, citing ONS data and OBR forecasts, while noting the impact of the World Cup.Some support1 report
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The economic impact of the US-Iran conflict is being reported through the lens of the UK's Office for National Statistics.Some support7 reports1 development inside
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The Office for National Statistics published official UK GDP growth figures, noting the expected severe impact of the Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz closure.Some support1 report
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ONS is monitoring economic data concerning the growth of the AI sector, which supports government claims ahead of the budget update.Some support4 reports
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ONS data is informing the Bank of England's economic outlook, which is being influenced by geopolitical instability from the US-Iran war.Some support3 reports
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ONS data shows consumer spending patterns are shifting due to inflation.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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Springboard analyzed the economic impact of the job crisis using ONS data, while Rachel de Souza warned about hidden college teens.Some support1 report
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ONS figures show a rise in grocery costs, prompting discussion on food manufacturer pricing and input costs.Some support1 report
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ONS and BRC reported on shoplifting and retail crime incidents across England and Wales.Some support1 report
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Water companies across England and Wales are facing bill rises due to necessary network upgrades and shared regulatory oversight.Some support1 report
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Foreign acquisitions of UK companies nearly doubled in value, according to the Office for National Statistics.Some support1 report
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The Office for National Statistics is undergoing transformation efforts and has hired expertise from the Bank of England.Some support1 report
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ONS data tracks property price changes in Bolton, England.Some support1 report
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CPI inflation remains above the Bank of England's target rate.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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Ofgem confirmed energy price cap increases while ONS data reveals Pendle is the least energy-efficient area in Lancashire.Some support1 report
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The government appointed Alan Milburn to lead a review addressing the youth unemployment crisis, utilizing ONS data.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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ONS figures are being used to inform the youth unemployment crisis response, leading to proposals for a major overhaul of the £90bn public procurement system.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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ONS announces RPI inflation data for England. Government also sets the cap on regulated train fares.Well supported4 reports
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ONS revised its definition of infrastructure investment on August 25, 2026.Some support1 report
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A published analysis utilizing ONS data examines spending patterns against UK norms, noting funding gaps impacting institutional viability in England and Scotland.Some support2 reports
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The Office for National Statistics has released provisional data regarding average private rents, noting market pressures driven by high demand in both England and Wales.Some support1 report
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ONS reported on rental growth rates in London, and South East was noted as the slowest region.Some support2 reports
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ONS reports inflation driven by energy price cap hike, while Kirsty Blackman issues warnings regarding the cost of living in Scotland.Some support3 reports
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ONS uses official data to monitor crime trends in Suffolk, England.Some support1 report
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ONS provides data on price cap impacts, which the Bank of England monitors as it informs central bank decisions.Well supported4 reports
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Iran war linked to energy costs and economic squeeze, reported by the Office for National Statistics.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Paul Nowak analyzes employment data released by the Office for National Statistics.Some support2 reports
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The Institute of Directors is utilizing data from the Office for National Statistics to issue warnings and argue against current policy.Some support1 report
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ONS data reports on employment trends within the Wirral region.Some support1 report
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Around Office for National Statistics this week
News at the entities that move Office for National Statistics most-
Middle East OperationalAuthorities are investigating an incident at a base in Fairford, with possible links to Iran and Russia.Moves Office for National Statistics
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Ofgem StructuralPotential weather pattern affecting energy demand due to El Niño, involving the UK energy regulator Ofgem.Moves Office for National Statistics
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World Cup OperationalNarendra Modi led a yoga program in Kolkata as the city celebrated record turnout for yoga events and telecast World Cup matches.Moves Office for National Statistics
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London Shared contextHelen Flanagan is leading a suspected state-threat investigation through Counter Terrorism Policing in London.Moves Office for National Statistics
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Bank of England StructuralThe Bank of England may realign its monetary policy stance with the European Central Bank and Bank of Japan regarding future rate hikes.Moves Office for National Statistics
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Wales Shared contextAneurin Bevan University Health Board in Wales is currently failing to meet established cancer care targets.Moves Office for National Statistics
Connections
The 40 strongest of 177, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Andy Burnham Operational
ONS provides official economic data (e.g., inflation, GDP) which Andy Burnham uses to inform government policy and political statements.
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Bank of England Structural
ONS provides official economic data, such as CPI and labor figures, which is essential input for the Bank of England's monetary policy decisions.
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Grant Fitzner Structural
Grant Fitzner holds the formal role of Chief Economist within the Office for National Statistics.
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Ofgem Structural
ONS provides official data on CPI and inflation rates, which Ofgem utilizes as inputs for energy price cap setting and market regulation.
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Rachel Reeves Structural
ONS produces official economic data that is relied upon by Rachel Reeves to inform her economic policy and public statements.
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Middle East Operational
Middle East geopolitical instability drives economic pressures, such as inflation and energy cost increases, which are tracked by the ONS.
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Department for Work and Pensions Structural
ONS statistical data formally informs and determines the Department for Work and Pensions' pension rate decisions.
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government Structural
ONS produces official economic and social data on inflation, unemployment, and borrowing, which the government uses to inform policy, guide financial planning, and determine social benefits.
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John Healey Operational
ONS publishes official economic data that John Healey utilizes to inform his political commentary and policy stances.
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RSM UK Structural
ONS provides official statistical data that RSM UK utilizes as essential input for its economic analysis.
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Keir Starmer Structural
ONS produces official data that Keir Starmer uses to inform his political viability and leadership strategy.
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London Shared context
ONS collects and reports official economic data regarding the market conditions and indicators of London.
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Office for Budget Responsibility Structural
ONS provides core statistical data that OBR uses to generate and challenge public finance forecasts.
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AJ Bell Structural
ONS provides essential data inputs that AJ Bell utilizes to inform its pension projection services.
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House of Commons Library Structural
The House of Commons Library relies on and utilizes statistical data and service outputs provided by the Office for National Statistics for its analysis.
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10 Downing Street Structural
ONS provides official debt figures and economic data that directly inform political decision-making at 10 Downing Street.
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bank Structural
ONS provides essential economic data, such as CPI, which informs monetary policy and operational decisions within the banking sector.
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Tesco Structural
ONS provides official economic data that Tesco uses to inform market trends and guide pricing decisions.
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European Central Bank Structural
UK inflation data produced by the Office for National Statistics informs the policy decisions of the European Central Bank.
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British Retail Consortium Operational
BRC actively uses ONS data to track market trends, while ONS data reflects industry challenges and context provided by BRC.
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parliament Structural
The Office for National Statistics provides national data that is used by the parliament to inform salary benchmarks.
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Tories Structural
The Office for National Statistics produces official economic data that the Tories utilizes as the basis for political commentary and policy critique.
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Cabinet Office Structural
ONS provides official data that informs the Cabinet Office's policy responses to national economic issues, such as youth unemployment.
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Wales Shared context
ONS collects and publishes official statistical data regarding demographics and economic indicators within Wales.
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ASI Structural
ASI's tracker utilizes data sourced from the Office for National Statistics.
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Pat McFadden Operational
Pat McFadden bases his public commentary and policy positions on data produced by the Office for National Statistics.
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Paul Nowak Mentioned together
Paul Nowak utilizes official data produced by the Office for National Statistics for his economic analysis and public warnings.
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World Cup Operational
The World Cup influences consumer spending and sales volumes, which are tracked by the Office for National Statistics.
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Hargreaves Lansdown Structural
Hargreaves Lansdown utilizes data provided by the Office for National Statistics for its analytical purposes.
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Alan Milburn Mentioned together
ONS provides statistical data that Alan Milburn uses to inform his reports on social issues.
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Anna Turley Structural
Anna Turley uses official data published by the Office for National Statistics to support her claims.
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Jeremy Leaf Operational
A bases public commentary on official rent inflation data published by B.
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Food and Drink Federation Mentioned together
FDF utilizes official statistical data from ONS to monitor inflation trends and inform industry outlook.
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Legal & General Structural
L&G utilizes ONS official data as a foundation for its economic benchmarks.
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CIPD benchmarks its findings against the baseline data published by the ONS.
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Springboard Structural
Springboard relies on official data published by the Office for National Statistics for its analytical work.
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KPMG Operational
A REC-KPMG survey utilizes and contrasts official data produced by the Office for National Statistics.
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Paul Lewis Structural
Paul Lewis utilizes expert analysis derived from the official economic data published by the Office for National Statistics.
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David Hollingworth Structural
Hollingworth bases his professional commentary and analysis on official economic data published by the Office for National Statistics.
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Ministry of Defence Structural
The Ministry of Defence relies on official data from the Office for National Statistics for its budget analysis.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
32 events- Morningstar DBRS reviewed average interest cover ratio data from UK Finance and used ONS data on average private rent.
- Esso operates filling stations in the Blackburn area while the Office for National Statistics tracks UK Consumer Prices Index inflation data.
- John Healey relies on Office for National Statistics data to formulate the economic outlook.
- ONS data showed spending outstripped tax receipts, and war caused higher interest on inflation-linked debt.
- A public spending debate is underway in Westminster, utilizing data provided by the Office for National Statistics.
- ONS data informs public understanding of pension reliance, with Hargreaves Lansdown estimating future pension dependency and Telegraph highlighting calculation issues.
- Record borrowing levels are putting pressure on the Chancellor, as the Office for National Statistics releases official data on public finances.
- A collection of developments regarding the economic fallout of Middle East conflicts, including ONS data releases, appointments at the Bank of England, and institutional criticism.
- ONS data shows motor fuels drive inflation, and the CMA is operating PumpWatch to ensure market transparency.
- ONS confirms fuel costs are driving inflation, with specific price lists available for Esso garages near Basildon and the London-bound A127.
- UK inflation rose to 3.1% while Congress passed a War Powers Resolution on Iran and Araghchi visited Beijing.
- The US-Iran conflict is driving up oil prices, leading to inflation that is now affecting household budgets in Evesham.
- Ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine are affecting global oil supplies and driving price hikes.
- BoE rate hikes and inflation data are impacting consumer budgets and premium grocer sales in the UK.
- The closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran war is driving up oil costs, while Andy Burnham comments on the UK economy's resilience amid economic pressures on the Bank of England.
- Healey's budget confirmation and ONS data are now informing AJ Bell's pension projections, driving pension certainty.
- ONS data published informs analysis by the House of Commons Library and commentary from the Resolution Foundation.
- The Office for National Statistics is providing data that is being used by the Resolution Foundation and the National Institute of Economic and Social Research for economic commentary on policy.
- Economic analysis suggests that the central bank may increase interest rates to combat inflation, based on labor market data from the ONS.
- ONS data informs pension increase decisions.
- Economic analysis of UK growth trends, citing ONS data and OBR forecasts, while noting the impact of the World Cup.
- The Office for National Statistics published official UK GDP growth figures, noting the expected severe impact of the Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz closure.
- ONS is monitoring economic data concerning the growth of the AI sector, which supports government claims ahead of the budget update.
- ONS data is informing the Bank of England's economic outlook, which is being influenced by geopolitical instability from the US-Iran war.
- Springboard analyzed the economic impact of the job crisis using ONS data, while Rachel de Souza warned about hidden college teens.
- ONS figures show a rise in grocery costs, prompting discussion on food manufacturer pricing and input costs.
- ONS and BRC reported on shoplifting and retail crime incidents across England and Wales.
- Water companies across England and Wales are facing bill rises due to necessary network upgrades and shared regulatory oversight.
- Foreign acquisitions of UK companies nearly doubled in value, according to the Office for National Statistics.
- The Office for National Statistics is undergoing transformation efforts and has hired expertise from the Bank of England.
- ONS data tracks property price changes in Bolton, England.
- Ofgem confirmed energy price cap increases while ONS data reveals Pendle is the least energy-efficient area in Lancashire.
August 2026
16 events- The Department for Work and Pensions and the Office for National Statistics both track UK demographic and economic trends.
- UK inflation data informs Bank of England rate expectations, while the U.S. Treasury's bond buyback drove bond market stability.
- The new leader has made tackling the NEET crisis a key premiership pillar, backed by official ONS data and estimates that youth unemployment costs the UK £125bn annually.
- ONS figures are being used to inform the youth unemployment crisis response, leading to proposals for a major overhaul of the £90bn public procurement system.
- ONS announces RPI inflation data for England. Government also sets the cap on regulated train fares.
- ONS revised its definition of infrastructure investment on August 25, 2026.
- A published analysis utilizing ONS data examines spending patterns against UK norms, noting funding gaps impacting institutional viability in England and Scotland.
- The Office for National Statistics has released provisional data regarding average private rents, noting market pressures driven by high demand in both England and Wales.
- ONS reported on rental growth rates in London, and South East was noted as the slowest region.
- ONS reports inflation driven by energy price cap hike, while Kirsty Blackman issues warnings regarding the cost of living in Scotland.
- ONS uses official data to monitor crime trends in Suffolk, England.
- ONS provides data on price cap impacts, which the Bank of England monitors as it informs central bank decisions.
- Iran war linked to energy costs and economic squeeze, reported by the Office for National Statistics.
- Paul Nowak analyzes employment data released by the Office for National Statistics.
- The Institute of Directors is utilizing data from the Office for National Statistics to issue warnings and argue against current policy.
- ONS data reports on employment trends within the Wirral region.
July 2026
7 events- Andy Burnham is advocating for a public service model for care, citing demographic trends informed by ONS data in various media outlets.
- The Office for National Statistics (ONS) provided official figures detailing government borrowing on July 21, 2026.
- The Office for National Statistics released official data detailing current UK inflation trends.
- ONS revealed inflation slowed, while US-Iran tensions continue to affect oil prices and corporate markets.
- ONS and Shopify provide merchant data and sales volumes, serving as benchmarks for cultural consumer spending.
- ONS data shows consumer spending patterns are shifting due to inflation.
- CPI inflation remains above the Bank of England's target rate.
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June 2026
5 events- ONS data is being used to inform the Bank of England's central bank interest rate decisions.
- Escalating conflict in the Middle East is causing oil prices to rise, impacting global markets tracked from London and the New York Mercantile Exchange.
- Office for National Statistics data is being used to guide central bank policy outlooks, influenced by geopolitical stability issues in the Middle East.
- The economic impact of the US-Iran conflict is being reported through the lens of the UK's Office for National Statistics.
- The government appointed Alan Milburn to lead a review addressing the youth unemployment crisis, utilizing ONS data.