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The latest news, updates and opinions on Office for National Statistics from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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What will happen to UK interest rates in 2026?The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee held interest rates for the sixth consecutive time in September. Where will interest rates go next?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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When is the next Bank of England base rate meeting?The Bank of England held interest rates at 3.75% in September 2026. When is the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Consumer Prices Index release dates: When will next inflation data be published?The UK’s inflation reports are published monthly. When do they come out and where are prices heading?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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UK economy unexpectedly grows in July – was AI responsible?The director of economic statistics at the ONS said a strong showing from computer programming within the services sector helped drive growth.
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Is the UK labour market steadying?Official figures show wage growth is decelerating, but redundancies fell to their lowest level in nearly a year.
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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The average salary by age – how does your income compare?Are you making more than your peers? We look at the average salary by age to see how much the typical Brit earns at different stages of life
By Sam Walker Last updated
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What is a recession?Analysis Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures show UK GDP growth has gone into reverse. But what does a recession mean?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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The UK cities where it’s cheaper to buy a house than rentFor people in some areas of the country, home ownership is a distant dream. But for others it can be surprisingly affordable.
By Daniel Hilton Published
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Rail fares could spike by 5.8% next year – how to save on train travelJuly’s RPI inflation reading tends to determine rail fare hikes in the following year. We look at how much your train tickets could cost, and how to save money
By Daniel Hilton Published
