Putting the foundations in place to make Census 2031 a success The start of a census programme is an exciting moment. Decisions made now will prepare Census 2031 for success and ultimately provide those high-quality census statistics that will underpin the sta

"Putting the foundations in place to make #Census 2031 a success" blog.ons.gov.uk/2026/03/04/p... #OfficeForNationalStatistics #Population

Census 2031 topic consultation - Office for National Statistics - Citizen Space Find and participate in consultations run by the Office for National Statistics

REMINDER: #OfficeForNationalStatistics #Census2031 topic consultation is open. If you're a user of demographic and social #data, have your say: you won't find them on @bsky.app @ukdataservice.bsky.social #census

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Updating our methods to improve EU and British migration statistics For the first time, UK long-term international migration statistics no longer rely on survey data but are, instead, produced using administrative data. While this is a landmark moment and gives us an

As #OfficeForNationalStatistics still aren't here :-( this is the link to their blog on changes to #migration #statistics #methodology
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Retail sales rise in August as warm weather gives clothing a boost

Retail sales volumes in August grew 0.5% as the warm weather boosted clothing sales, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported.

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Retail sales rise in August as warm weather gives clothing a boost

Retail sales volumes in August grew 0.5% as the warm weather boosted clothing sales, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported.

#ONS #OfficeforNationalStatistics #retailsales

Clothing sales grow 'strongly' in July as overall retail falls

Clothing sales rose in the three months to 31 July 2025, compared with the previous three months, driven by factors including the UEFA Women's Euros, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reports.

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Shoplifting hits new record high in England and Wales

Shoplifting offences have hit the highest level since current police recording practices began in 2002/3, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported.

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Shoplifting hits new record high in England and Wales

Shoplifting offences have hit the highest level since current police recording practices began in 2002/3, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported.

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Retail sales climb in June

Retail sales volumes in June returned to 0.9% growth after a 2.8% fall in May, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported.

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Inflation jumps to highest level for nearly 18 months as food prices rise again The Office for National Statistics said Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 3.6% in June, up from 3.4% in May.

Inflation jumps to highest level for nearly 18 months as food prices rise again
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UK economy grows in first quarter of 2025

New data from the Office for National Statistics estimates that UK GDP (gross domestic product) grew 0.7% in the first quarter of 2025, outperforming the US, France, Germany and Italy.

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Retail sales continue to grow in March

Retail sales rose for a third consecutive month in March by 0.4%, propelled by a 3.7% increase in clothing and footwear sales, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported.

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Retail sales continue to grow in March

Retail sales rose for a third consecutive month in March by 0.4%, propelled by a 3.7% increase in clothing and footwear sales, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported.

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Retail sales improve in February

Retail sales volumes are estimated to have risen 1% in February 2025, and sales from clothing and footwear stores climbed 2.3%, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported.

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Developing harmonised standards for sex and gender identity We are launching a new phase of work towards developing harmonised standards for sex and gender identity data collection. Here Emma Rourke reflects on our work so far, the best practice approach we wi

#OfficeForNationalStatistics need to get active on @bsky.app

but in the meantime, here's an important piece of work that won't be easy... blog.ons.gov.uk/2024/12/11/d... #population #statistics #census

UK #inflation rises to 2.2% in first increase since December Annual rate in July climbs back above #BankofEngland target of 2%, ONS figures show Britain’s annual #inflation rate rose to 2.2% last month – its first increase since December last year. Figures from the #OfficeforNationalStatistics (ONS) showed that…

UK #inflation rises to 2.2% in first increase since December: Annual rate in July climbs back above #BankofEngland target of 2%, ONS figures show

Britain’s annual #inflation rate rose to 2.2% last month – its first increase since December last year.

Figures from the #OfficeforNationalStatistics…

Jobs market uncertainty causes headache for Bank of England rate setters While the overall economic picture looks relatively benign, deep structural problems remain * Business live – latest updates Britain’s labour market is cooling, with annual earnings growth easing markedly and the number of job vacancies falling for…

#Economics #OfficeforNationalStatistics #Economicpolicy Jobs market uncertainty causes headache for Bank of England rate setters: While the overall economic picture looks relatively benign, deep structural problems remain

* Business live – latest updates




Britain’s labour market is cooling,…

Shoplifting in England and Wales rises to new 20-year high Total of 443,995 offences in year to March 2024 up 30% on previous 12 months, says #OfficeforNationalStatistics The number of shoplifting offences recorded by #police in England and Wales has risen to a new 20-year high. A total of 443,995 offences were…

Shoplifting in England and Wales rises to new 20-year high: Total of 443,995 offences in year to March 2024 up 30% on previous 12 months, says #OfficeforNationalStatistics

The number of shoplifting offences recorded by #police in England and Wales has risen to a new 20-year high. A total of…

UK jobs market cools again as wage growth slows Interest rate cut hangs in balance after ONS figures show annual pay growth eased to 5.7% in three months to May * Business live – latest updates UK wage growth slowed in May amid a cooling jobs market, underscoring the challenge for the Bank of…

#Economics #BankofEngland #Business #OfficeforNationalStatistics UK jobs market cools again as wage growth slows: Interest rate cut hangs in balance after ONS figures show annual pay growth eased to 5.7% in three months to May

* Business live – latest updates




UK wage growth slowed in May…

UK headline inflation rate remains unchanged at 2% Latest ONS data shows reading stayed at the government’s target level in June for a second month in a row Britain’s annual inflation rate remained unchanged at 2% last month – as the key economic indicator hit the government’s target for a second…

#Inflation #UKcostoflivingcrisis #OfficeforNationalStatistics UK headline inflation rate remains unchanged at 2%: Latest ONS data shows reading stayed at the government’s target level in June for a second month in a row

Britain’s annual inflation rate remained unchanged at 2% last month – as the…

Surprise growth boost for Labour as GDP rises by 0.4% in May ONS figures show gross domestic product rising faster than predicted after flatlining in April * Business live – latest updates The UK economy returned to growth in May after a washout month in April when activity flatlined, resuming the recovery…

#EconomicgrowthGDP #OfficeforNationalStatistics #UKnews #Economics Surprise growth boost for Labour as GDP rises by 0.4% in May: ONS figures show gross domestic product rising faster than predicted after flatlining in April

* Business live – latest updates




The UK economy returned to growth…

Disciplinary action for ONS female employees if they object to trans colleagues using their lavatories Leaked documents reveal the institution has been ‘captured’ by transgender activists, gender campaigners allege

Leaked documents reveal people working for #ONS face disciplinary action if they object to #trans colleagues using their lavatories.

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