We’ve published the latest data and insights from our Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) today. I’ve written a blog taking a look at the latest data & providing an update on the steps we are taking to improve these important statistics. Welcome any feedback. blog.ons.gov.uk/2025/10/23/h...
Our latest blog sets out what we’re doing behind the scenes to improve labour market stats inc. bolstering the LFS, investing in the online-first TLFS, launching a new project linking lab mkt data sources to improve insights & modernising the prod’n of earnings data. blog.ons.gov.uk/2025/09/23/l...
In today's Monthly GDP bulletin (www.ons.gov.uk/economy/gros...) we have made some changes in presentation to lead with the three-month on three-month movements which I explain further in an accompanying blog (blog.ons.gov.uk/2025/09/12/g...). We've also introduced new charts 👇 - feedback v welcome!
This year’s ESCoE Conference on Economic Measurement is taking place @kingsbschool.bsky.social May 21-23rd. Promises to be a fascinating few days so do think about signing up for your free ticket via the link below 👇🏼
We’ve launched a new interactive tool (www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nati...) for our Input-Output tables today making it much easier to explore how products & industries are interdependent across the economy. More details in this blog (blog.ons.gov.uk/2025/03/05/i...). Check it out, we'd welcome feedback.
Coming to the end of a v busy week, in the middle of which it was great to participate in the first UK Statistics Assembly. Some good conversations and much to reflect on….
This month we have reweighted the Labour Force Survey with updated population data, which has improved the coherence between different data sources. However, we continue to advise caution when interpreting this dataset while improvements made to the survey continue to work fully through. Liz McKeown Director of Economic Statistics, ONS
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The number of people on payrolls grew slightly in October, but we have seen annual growth rates continue to slow, showing a consistent trend with our latest jobs data from employers. The number of job vacancies has also fallen again, though the total remains a little above where it was before the pandemic. Liz McKeown Director of Economic Statistics, ONS
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After slowing steadily for over a year, growth in pay excluding bonuses increased slightly in the latest period, driven by stronger growth in private sector pay. Pay growth including bonuses increased by more, but this reflects previous figures being affected by the one-off payments made to some public sector employees in 2023. Liz McKeown Director of Economic Statistics, ONS
My comments on this morning’s labour market statistics (1/3) - more details in our bulletin www.ons.gov.uk/employmentan...
However, the economy still grew a little over the last three months as a whole. Liz McKeown Director of Economic Statistics, ONS
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Oil and gas extraction, pubs and restaurants and retail all had weak months, partially offset by growth in telecoms, logistics, and legal firms. Liz McKeown Director of Economic Statistics, ONS
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The economy contracted slightly in October, with services showing no growth overall and production and construction both falling. Liz McKeown Director of Economic Statistics, ONS
My comment on this morning’s monthly GDP figures (1/3) - more detail in our bulletin here: www.ons.gov.uk/economy/gros...
In September, the economy shrank a little. Services showed no growth with a notable increase in car sales offset by a slow month for IT companies. Production fell overall, driven by manufacturing, though there was an increase in oil and gas extraction. Liz McKeown Director of Economic Statistics, ONS
And on the latest month’s figures (September) - with more detail in the monthly bulletin: www.ons.gov.uk/economy/gros... (2/2)
The economy grew a little in the latest quarter overall as the recent slowdown in growth continued. Retail and new construction work both performed well, partially offset by falls in telecommunications and wholesale. Generally, growth was subdued across most industries in the latest quarter. Liz McKeown Director of Economic Statistics, ONS
My comment on this morning’s Q3 GDP figures - full details in the quarterly bulletin: www.ons.gov.uk/economy/gros... (1/2)
Delighted to be on the Scientific Committee for next year's annual ESCoE conference which will take place at King's College London from 21-23 May 2025. We've launched the Call for Papers today with more details here: www.escoe.ac.uk/events/escoe... Take a look and get involved!
