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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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ONS: UK economy grows by just 0.1% in three months to September ahead of Autumn Budget
Quarterly growth was hit by a drop-off in the manufacturing sector in part due to a major cyber incident at car producer Jaguar
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Unemployment hits highest level since 2021 as jobs market cools
Average wages are also slowing ahead of the Autumn Budget this month
By Sam Walker Last updated
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The UK cities where it’s cheaper to buy a house than rent
For 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 travel
July’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
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Why investors can no longer trust traditional statistical indicators
Opinion The statistical indicators and data investors have relied on for decades are no longer fit for purpose. It's time to move on, says Helen Thomas
By Helen Thomas Published
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Is the Office for National Statistics in turmoil?
Britain’s statistics authority, the Office for National Statistics, is increasingly unfit for purpose. Why, and what can be done?
By Simon Wilson Published
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Uncertainty ahead of the Budget causes house price growth to stall, finds Rightmove
Property website Rightmove says asking prices increased by just 0.3% in October, well below the 1.3% average for the month
By Chris Newlands Published
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Homeowners sitting on gains of £80,000 over the last 20 years
Data from Zoopla shows significant increases in UK property prices over the last two decades
By Chris Newlands Published
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What is a recession? UK impact explained
Analysis Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures show UK GDP growth has gone into reverse. But what does a recession mean?
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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