All ONS articles – Page 8
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NewsInflation records sharp increase to 1.9% in June
Inflation has jumped sharply to 1.9% in the year to June from 1.5% in May, driven by clothing price rises.
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NewsInflation eases to 1.5% in May pulled down by food prices
Inflation eased to 1.5% in May from 1.8% in April as the ONS reported food and non-alcoholic inflation fell for the first time since 2006.
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NewsWarm weather and growing confidence boost March retail sales
Retail sales by value increased 3.9% in March driven by a mild spring, positive signs from the housing market and increasing consumer confidence.
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NewsInflation drops below 2% target for third consecutive month
Inflation fell to 1.6% in March, down from 1.7% in February and the third consecutive month it has been below the Bank of England’s 2% target.
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NewsRetail sales rebound in February with volumes up 3.7%
Retail sales in February have excelled forecasts with a 3.7% increase in volumes on the same period last year and a 1.7% rise since January.
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NewsFebruary inflation falls to 1.7% as prices rises ease in fashion
Inflation fell to 1.7% in February from 1.9% in January after downward pressure from clothing, transport and energy bills.
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AnalysisVideo: The ONS Retail Sales Index explained
The Office for National Statistics today reported retail sales volumes jumped 4.3% year-on-year in January. Retail Week takes a look at how the often questioned figures are compiled.
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NewsJanuary retail sales jump 4.3% confirming growth in the sector
January retail sales volumes jumped 4.3% year-on-year as the Office for National Statistics (ONS) confirmed the retail industry is showing consistent growth.
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NewsJanuary inflation falls below 2% target for the first time in four years
Inflation fell below the Bank of England’s 2% target to 1.9% in January for the first time since November 2009.
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NewsSmall stores drive retail sales growth of 6.1% in December, says ONS
Retail sales by value jumped 7.2%,excluding petrol, in December against last year, driven by small non-food stores.
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NewsRetail sales jump in November driven by fashion boost
UK retail sales volumes jumped 2% in November driven by fashion but bricks-and-mortar department stores took a hit.
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NewsInflation falls to four-year low in November
Inflation dropped to a four-year low in November as it was pulled down by easing price increases across food and energy prices.
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NewsOctober retail sales record "strong" performance
Retail sales volumes rose 1.8% in October against last year, while sales values increased 2.5%.
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NewsInflation eases to lowest rate in more than a year
Inflation eased to 2.2% in October, falling from 2.7% in September as prices eased across fuel and education fees.
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OpinionComment: Retailers mustn't throw caution to the wind
We have seen today the ONS continue to report positive retail sales numbers relating to volumes and spend.
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NewsUK retail sales up 2.2% as sector growth exceeds expectations
UK retail sales jumped 2.2% in September against last year, growing faster than expected and supporting hopes the economy recorded a strong third quarter.
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NewsRetailers to face extra £242m in rates next year as RPI hits 3.2%
Retailers will face an extra £242m in business rates next year as the ONS revealed September’s RPI rate of inflation hit 3.2%.
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OpinionComment: Retailers must ignore ONS siren songs and face facts
It is becoming increasingly difficult to take the ONS numbers at face value following its figures for August reported this morning.