Office for National Statistics

UK Retailers Report October Rebound But Outlook Bleak: CBI

British retail sales rebounded this month, according to an industry survey published on Thursday that contrasted with other, gloomier gauges of the consume...

Soaring Food Prices Push UK Inflation Back To 40-Year High

The biggest jump in food prices since 1980 pushed British inflation back into double digits last month, matching a 40-year high hit in July in a new blow f...

Online Discounts Boost Struggling UK Retailers In July

British shoppers spent more than expected last month after being enticed by online discounts, official figures showed on Friday.

UK Inflation Hits Double Digits, Highest Since 1982

British consumer price inflation jumped to 10.1% in July, its highest since February 1982, up from an annual rate of 9.4% in June, intensify...

UK Consumers Slash Spending On Less Urgent Items: ONS

British consumer spending on non-urgent items - such as clothing, furniture and cars - fell last week to its lowest since February as spending on...

UK Retail Sales Slip In June As Consumers Struggle With Inflation

British retail sales edged down in June as drivers cut back on record-priced fuel, with consumers reducing shopping less than expected, data showed, though...

UK Consumers Slash Spending In Face Of Soaring Living Costs

British consumers are feeling the strain of a tightening cost-of-living squeeze with retail sales sliding fast and consumer confidence approaching all-time...