Office for National Statistics

UK Consumers Cautiously Shop More After Pre-Budget Slump

British retail sales rose by a weaker-than-expected 0.2% in November, according to official data which suggested consumers had overcome their worries about...

UK Retail Sales Plunged Before New Government's Budget: ONS

British retail sales fell by much more than expected in October, according to official data that added to other signs of a loss of momentum in the economy.

UK Retail Sales Rise By More Than Expected In August

British retail sales rose by a stronger-than-expected 1% in August and growth in July was revised up, official figures showed on Friday.

UK July Retail Sales Boosted By Discounts, Sporting Events: ONS

British retail sales recovered in July with department stores and sports equipment stores boosted by summer discounts and sporting events.

UK Retail Sales Rebound In May But Shoppers Still Cautious

British retail sales jumped sharply last month after heavy rain kept shoppers away in April, official figures showed, in a minor boost for Prime Minister R...

UK Inflation Returns To 2% Target For First Time Since 2021

British inflation returned to its 2% target in May for the first time in nearly three years, latest data from the Office for National Statistics...

UK Retail Sales Show No Change In February, Says ONS

British retail sales unexpectedly held steady in February after rising by a revised 3.6% January, figures from the Office for National Statistics showed on...

UK Retail Sales Jump, Suggesting Recession Will Be Short-Lived

British retail sales rose by a stronger-than-expected 3.4% in January, according to official figures that showed signs of strength among consumers a day af...