Slower growth in households projected for England
The number of households in England is projected to grow by a smaller amount than previously thought, thanks to new assumptions about fertility, life expectancy and net migration.
ONS
Shoppers defy concerns to continue spending spree
Shoppers have defied Brexit concerns to continue their spending spree over the summer, figures show.
Inflation jumps as transport, theatre and autumn fashion prices rise
Inflation grew more than expected last month, as higher price tags for transport, theatre tickets and autumn clothing raised pressure on household finances.
Drop in motor fuel prices expected to drag down UK inflation data
Inflation is forecast to have edged down in August after a drop in motor fuel costs helped offset a jump in food prices, according to economists.
New figures reveal fall in EU net migration
More migrants from eight eastern European countries are now leaving the UK than coming for the first time since the nations joined the EU in 2004, official figures show.
EU net migration falls to lowest level since 2012
Net migration to the UK from the EU has fallen to its lowest level in more than five years, official figures show.
Civil partnerships continue to rise since introduction of same-sex marriages
Civil partnerships in England and Wales rose for the second year in a row since same-sex marriages were introduced, new figures show.
Sunshine and World Cup boost food sales
Retail sales grew faster than expected in July when sunshine and the World Cup boosted food sales and shoppers took advantage of online sales and prolonged discounts on fashion.
London house prices continue to fall
House prices in London have fallen at their fastest pace since 2009 as the capital’s property market continues to cool, official figures have shown.
One in 10 UK households still without internet, figures reveal
One in 10 households in the UK still do not have access to the internet, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).