UK economy rebounds strongly in January - ONS Britain's economy rebounded much more than expected in January from its coronavirus-related lull in late 2021, according to data today that likely adds to the … Business • 11 Mar
UK retail sales recover more than expected from Omicron British retail sales grew faster than expected in January, recovering about half the losses suffered when a wave of coronavirus cases caused many shoppers to … Business • 18 Feb
UK inflation rises to highest in nearly 30 years Inflation in Britain rose faster than expected to a near 30-year high in December, intensifying a squeeze on living standards and putting pressure on the … Business • 19 Jan
UK retailers report pre-Christmas sales boost British retail sales rose faster than expected last month, helped by Black Friday discounts, early Christmas shopping and no lockdown restrictions that closed many shops … Business • 17 Dec 21
Auction houses & clothes shoppers lift UK retail sales Auction houses and shoppers seeking new clothes for the Christmas holidays lifted British retail sales last month by more than expected, adding to recent signs … Business • 19 Nov 21
UK retail sales fall unexpectedly in August - ONS British retail sales volumes fell 0.9% last month to stand unchanged from a year earlier, the Office for National Statistics said today. Business • 17 Sep 21
UK employee numbers surge above pre-pandemic level British employers added a record 241,000 staff to their payrolls last month, lifting the total number of payrolled employees just above the level they were … Business • 14 Sep 21
UK retail sales drop unexpectedly in July British retail sales unexpectedly fell sharply last month, according to official data which suggested at least some consumers were more focused on England's progress in … Business • 20 Aug 21
UK payrolled employees surge by 197,000 in May The number of employees on British company payrolls surged by a record 197,000 in May as COVID restrictions eased and pubs and restaurants resumed indoor … Business • 15 Jun 21
UK economy grows more than expected in March Britain's economy grew by a stronger than expected 2.1% in March from February, gathering speed for what is expected to be a sharp bounce-back this … Business • 12 May 21
UK jobless rate hits 5.1% as Sunak readies more support Britain's jobless rate rose to 5.1% in the last three months of 2020, its highest in nearly five years. Business • 23 Feb 21
UK house prices rise at fastest rate in six years British house prices rose at the fastest rate in more than six years at the end of 2020, official figures showed today, extending a surge … Business • 17 Feb 21
UK inflation rises to three month high of 0.7% - ONS British inflation rose a little more than expected in January as the country went back into a coronavirus lockdown, pushed up by higher food prices … Business • 17 Feb 21
UK economy suffers record 9.9% slump in 2020 Britain's coronavirus-ravaged economy slumped by 9.9% in 2020, the biggest annual crash in output in more than 300 years, but avoided heading back towards recession … Business • 12 Feb 21
Black Friday sales help to drive down UK inflation British inflation fell by much more than expected in November, possibly reflecting Black Friday discounts as clothing and footwear prices dropped sharply, official data showed … Business • 16 Dec 20
UK economy grows by 2.1% in August, lower than expected Britain's economy expanded by a much lower-than-expected 2.1% in August from July as the country tries to recover from its record slump during the coronavirus … Business • 09 Oct 20
UK economy grows by 6.6% in July, extending recovery The UK economy grew for a third month in a row in July as pubs, restaurants and other sectors reopened after the coronavirus lockdown, but … Business • 11 Sep 20
Pace of decline in UK jobs market slowed in June - ONS The pace of decline in Britain's labour market slowed in June, official data showed today although the figures did not include a recent slew of … Business • 16 Jul 20
Lockdown computer gaming helps fuel UK inflation rise British inflation rose unexpectedly last month, spurred by rising prices for in-demand computer consoles during the coronavirus lockdown, as well as clothing, official data showed … Business • 15 Jul 20
UK economy begins tepid recovery after record slump The UK economy took a first step on the long road to recovery from the Covid-19 crisis in May, as activity began to pick up … Business • 14 Jul 20
May UK retail sales rebound, borrowing above forecasts British retail sales rebounded much more strongly than expected last month but public borrowing came in at a record high, as the country gradually relaxed … Business • 19 Jun 20
46% of closed UK firms don't know when they will reopen Nearly half of businesses in Britain which have temporarily suspended their operations because of the coronavirus lockdown are unsure when they will restart trading, a … Business • 28 May 20
UK jobless claims jump to highest since 1996 A measure of the number of people claiming unemployment benefits in Britain soared to its highest level since 1996 in April, the first full month … Business • 19 May 20
UK economy shrinks by a record 5.8% in March The UK economy shrank by a record 5.8% in March from February as the coronavirus crisis escalated and the government ordered a shutdown of much … Business • 13 May 20
UK inflation falls as shoppers turn cautious in crisis The UK inflation rate dropped in March when oil prices tumbled and the coronavirus crisis escalated, official data showed today, with a fall in clothing … Business • 22 Apr 20
