Office for National Statistics

UK narrowly avoids recession as economy flatlines in Q4

The UK economy narrowly avoided recession as the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows there was…

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December retail sales fall 1% despite Christmas boost

Retail sales volumes fell by 1% in December 2022 after a 0.5% fall in November 2022, according to data from…

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UK economy beats expectations as it grows 0.1% in November

The UK economy unexpectedly grew by 0.1% in November as the World Cup helped boost restaurant and pub sales, according…

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Is Back to School behind ShoeZones’ newly-found popularity?

ShoeZone has recently come out with the news that its revenue increased by 31.2% to £156.2m from £119.1m last year,…

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Retail sales dip 0.4% in November

Black Friday and Christmas shopping has failed to lure people back to the high streets as the Office for National…

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Inflation falls to 10.7%

UK Inflation fell to 10.7% in November, down from 11.1% in October, but still remains close to a 40-year high…

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UK economy returns to growth in October

The UK economy returned to growth in October following the period of national mourning after the death of the Queen,…

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October sales rise 0.6% but remain behind pre-Covid levels

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that retail sales volumes rose by an estimated 0.6% in October, following a…

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Rising energy and food costs push inflation to 11.1%

Inflation has risen to a 41-year high of 11.1% in October, according to data from the Office for National Statistics…

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UK economy contracts 0.2% in Q3

The first signs of the UK entering a recession reared its head in the last quarter as the economy contracted…

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