All ONS articles – Page 2
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NewsInflation dips in December but UK households still feel squeeze
UK inflation dipped in December but remains at one of the highest levels since records began as the cost-of-living crisis continues.
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NewsConsumer price inflation peaks as food prices soar
Consumer prices soared in the 12 months to September, driven by rising food and beverage prices.
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DataRetail sales inch up in July boosted by online promotions
Retail sales rose in the month of July, largely due to an uptick in non-store trading.
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DataRetail sales tumble in May as consumers cut back on food shopping
Retail sales dropped in the month of May as the cost-of-living crisis hit consumer wallets.
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NewsRetail sales decline as stretched shoppers rein in non-food spending
In April, retail sales registered a substantial decline in the volume of products bought year-on-year.
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DataData: Retail sales drop in March driven by decline in online spend
Retail sales fell year on year in March as pre-pandemic habits and hobbies returned.
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NewsData: Inflation hits 30-year high of 7% as fuel and food prices soar
The annual rate of inflation recorded a rise to 7% in the 12 months to March as the cost of living continues to soar.
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DataData: Retail sales rebound in January driven by home improvement trends
Retail sales rose in January after a disappointing December.
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DataRetail sales rise in November as Black Friday boosts trade
Retail sales advanced in November when Black Friday helped stoke shopper demand.
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DataData: Retail sales inch up in October boosted by early Christmas shopping
Retail sales rose for the first time in three months as shoppers prepared for the festive season.
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DataData: Retail sales slip in September as trading challenges mount
Retail sales dipped in September as a perfect storm of supply chain challenges and lower consumer demand dented performance.
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DataData: Retail sales fall in July due to poor weather and transport delays
Retail sales fell in July compared with June as poor weather, supply chain challenges and the end of Euro 2020 led to a reduction in spending.
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DataData: Retail sales rise in June as Euro 2020 drives spend
Retail sales rose in June as supermarket sales were buoyed by the England team’s progress in football’s European Championships.
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NewsUK economy shrank in first quarter as third national lockdown weighed on recovery
The UK economy shrank during the first three months of 2021 as lockdown measures hindered the country’s recovery.
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NewsRetail sales fall in February as online takes record share of spend
Retail sales registered a year-on-year decline in February as strong grocery sales failed to offset a 50% drop in fashion sales.
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NewsUK economy shrinks in November, ending six consecutive months of growth
The UK economy shrank in November as coronavirus restrictions on consumers and businesses reduced economic activity.
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NewsRetail sales continue recovery with fifth consecutive month of growth
UK retail sales increased for the fifth consecutive month in September, boosted by an uptick in non-essential categories according to official figures.
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NewsRetail sales rise in June, ONS reports
Retail sales by value rose year on year and month on month in June as online stores continued to perform strongly.
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NewsDIY and online boost retail sales in May
Retail sales staged a partial recovery last month, according to official data.
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NewsRetail sales slump in April as fashion takes a hit
Retail sales by volume fell a record 18.1% in April, official data showed.