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The public sector finances bulletin provides official statistics on government receipts, expenditure, borrowing and public sector net debt, offering the latest fiscal position and month‑to‑month comparisons for users and analysts.
A July 2026 public sector finances release explains the presentational framework for headline measures — net borrowing (net cash requirement) and net debt — and sets out reasons for recent changes in net borrowing and debt.
Brings together the latest UK public finance indicators on government borrowing and debt, with time series data and official forecasts to explain recent deficits, debt levels and outlook for future public borrowing.
Leaders of the UK, several EU states, the European Commission and other allies issued a joint statement on the E1 West Bank settlement plan on 20 August 2026, setting out their collective position on the proposal.
Presents 2026 experimental estimates of UK investment in digital infrastructure using an expanded definition that adds selected intellectual property products and radio‑spectrum permits to conventional physical infrastructure measures; these are official statistics in development.
First estimate of retail sales in Great Britain for July 2026, providing sales volumes and values with seasonally and non‑seasonally adjusted time series for monitoring consumer demand.
Additional Blue Book 2026 analysis setting out industry-level impacts from National Accounts methodological changes and new survey and administrative sources, showing how GDP by industry is revised and why.
A suite of experimental, real‑time indicators published 20 August 2026 uses rapid‑response surveys and novel data sources to track UK economic activity and social change, offering early signals on consumption, mobility and labour market behaviour ahead of official releases.
States the Treasury will reform pub and hotel valuations to make them fairer, aiming to reduce uncertainty for these businesses and support local growth across the country.
Presents 2026 estimates of UK investment in digital infrastructure using an expanded definition that adds selected intellectual property products and radio spectrum permits alongside traditional capital.
Mayors across England will be granted ‘call‑in’ powers to take the most important planning decisions in their areas, allowing them to approve or intervene in major local development projects.
Provides the latest UK and international productivity data and indicators, summarising measures of output per unit of input and where the UK sits versus other economies.
A summary release of HM Revenue & Customs data on tax receipts, National Insurance contributions and related expenditure for the UK, presenting the latest government revenue and contribution flows.
Whitehall will second officials into mayoral authorities so departments work directly with mayors, marking the largest transfer of central government capacity to local leaders to date under the PM’s No10 North programme.
Explains how data centres are treated in the UK National Accounts, outlines which data sources feed those estimates, and situates the work within a wider ONS series on the digital economy and development of an AI thematic account.
A POST note assesses evidence on children's screen use and engagement with AI, outlining potential developmental benefits and risks as screen and AI technologies become increasingly embedded in daily life.
Sets out the scope and terms of reference for an Ofsted and Department for Education study to identify effective practice helping 16–18‑year‑olds avoid becoming NEET and remain in education, training or employment.
Provides UK trade in goods data for 2016–2024 with breakdowns by industry (SIC), EU vs non‑EU, business size and domestic/foreign ownership, enabling analysis of which firms drive imports and exports.
A POST briefing reviews evidence on how social media affects children and young people, noting impacts depend on who is using platforms, how and why, and summarising benefits and risks for development and wellbeing.
Summary reports set out how dry weather and drought in England in 2026 affected public water supply, agriculture, energy and the environment, detailing impacts across sectors and informing responses to water scarcity and resilience planning.
A first estimate of retail sales in Great Britain for July 2026 has been released, providing seasonally and non‑seasonally adjusted volume and value series for short‑term analysis of consumer spending trends.
Explains how data centres are recorded and influence the UK National Accounts, as part of an ONS series on the digital economy and digital infrastructure measurement.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will make his first overseas trip on Monday 24 August, visiting Kyiv on Ukrainian Independence Day to signal full UK support for Ukraine during his inaugural international visit.
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has granted development consent for the Beacon Fen Energy Park DCO application, approving the proposed energy park’s development under the national infrastructure consenting regime.
Presents Learning and Work Institute’s analysis of the ONS labour market statistics published on 18 August 2026, offering commentary on employment, unemployment and labour market trends for August 2026.
A Bank of England research paper investigates how capital gains taxation influences asset price volatility, analysing the relationship between CGT design and fluctuations in asset markets.
Answers common questions about the UK benefits system, explaining how much is spent, who receives support, and the composition of spending across different benefits and claimant groups to improve public understanding.
Explains NHS Continuing Healthcare in England: who is eligible, how assessments are made, the entitlement to fully funded care based on need, and the processes for reviews and appeals.
The foreign ministries of Australia, Canada and the UK issued a joint statement on Israel’s decision to close the investigation into strikes on a World Central Kitchen convoy in Gaza on 1 April 2024.
Monthly tables of online job adverts by local authority and Standard Occupational Classification (SOC 2020), covering labour demand from January 2017 through July 2026.