Consumer trends, UK: October to December 2026
Presents UK household final consumption expenditure for October–December 2026, measuring quarterly growth in spending on goods and services by UK households and contributing to GDP analysis.
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UK Trade: December 2026
UK Trade for December 2026 publishes the total values of exports and imports of goods and services in current prices, with chained volume measures and implied deflators, covering the latest monthly trade picture for the UK.
UK overseas trade in goods statistics: August 2026
Comprehensive UK Overseas Trade in Goods Statistics for August 2026, providing country and product‑level trade data across more than 9,000 commodities and 200+ partner countries.
Raising Revenue: Taxing the Wealthy?
NIESR examines the case for wealth taxation, arguing wealth has grown far faster than incomes in the UK while the tax system still favours income over wealth and exploring options to raise revenue from the wealthy.
ONS surveys and economic statistics improvement plan, quarterly progress update: October 2026
Quarterly progress update (July–September 2026) on ONS’s recovery plans for improving economic statistics and surveys, reporting progress against commitments to restore quality and timeliness of key economic measures.
No political party is acknowledging the UK’s fiscal reality
Argues that no UK political party is honestly addressing the country’s fiscal constraints and the difficult choices needed on spending, borrowing and taxes ahead of the next general election.
How much aid does the UK spend in Pakistan, and why?
Explains the value, priorities and effectiveness of UK aid to Pakistan, setting out how much is spent, the sectors it targets and evaluative findings on outcomes and impact in the country.
UK overseas trade in goods statistics August 2026: import and export data
Monthly UK overseas trade release giving EU and non‑EU import and export totals and breakdowns for August 2026, enabling comparison of trade flows by partner bloc for that month.
What Might the UK Budget Mean for the Devolved Governments?
Analyses how Chancellor John Healey’s upcoming Budget could affect devolved governments, exploring fiscal transfers, Barnett implications and spending pressures across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Sayce review into Carer’s Allowance earnings-related overpayments: reassessment exercise management information to September 2026
Management information on Carer’s Allowance cases reassessed from 13 April to 13 September 2026 following the Sayce review into earnings-related overpayments, covering volumes and findings from the reassessment exercise.
Helping households with energy costs this winter
Argues the Budget should begin delivering the Prime Minister’s ten‑year energy vision by creating a new policy lever to lower household bills and curb inflation, framing this as essential help for winter energy costs.
Chancellor says ‘It is my job to protect resilience of the UK economy and the budget will do that’ in the face of international headwinds
Chancellor John Healey used the IMF Annual Meetings in Bangkok to argue the UK budget will protect economic resilience amid global headwinds and to urge international cooperation to strengthen growth conditions.
High Stakes
Fabian Society warns English universities face structural strain from interacting pressures on higher education funding and student loans, arguing a looming crisis could hit institutional sustainability and access unless policies change.
Highways (Financing) Bill 2026-27
Outlines the Highways (Financing) Bill, which would create a new option for private firms to fund large road projects and permit tolling on those routes as a means of repaying private investment.
Britain spent £1.1 trillion more on benefits than investment in transport, homes and technology
Over the last two decades the state spent £1.1 trillion more on working‑age benefits than on capital investment in transport, housing, digital infrastructure and technology, the Centre for Social Justice calculates in a comparative spending analysis.
Average household income, UK: financial year ending 2025
Presents estimates of average UK household income for the financial year ending 2025, analysing changes over time while adjusting for inflation and household composition to show real-income trends and distributional shifts across households.
Budget 2026: What do John Healey’s choices mean for the economy and the government?
Analysis of Budget 2026 sets out what John Healey’s fiscal and policy choices mean for the economy and government operations, assessing trade-offs across spending, taxation and economic strategy ahead of implementation.
Cost of living, economic growth and stability: How to make this autumn budget a success
Says Andy Burnham has made a strong start as prime minister but faces tests including welfare reform, a winter NHS crisis, an energy price spike and migration reform; sets out how the autumn budget can balance cost‑of‑living relief, growth and stability.
Statistics at DWP
Announces DWP’s statistical publications covering benefits, pensions, employment programmes, income distribution and related departmental areas, indicating regular releases of administrative and survey-based statistics for policy monitoring.
Business insights and impact on the UK economy: 8 October 2026
Weekly Business Insights bulletin assessing how economic challenges and recent events affect UK firms' financial performance, workforce, trade and resilience, drawing on Business Insights and Conditions Survey responses for 8 October 2026.
GDP quarterly national accounts, UK: April to June 2026
Revised quarterly estimate of UK GDP for April–June 2026 incorporating additional data to give a more precise assessment of economic growth, superseding the first estimate and updating growth rates and component contributions.
Domestic and foreign insurer corporate bond demand and monetary policy
Research examines how domestic and foreign insurers' demand for corporate bonds interacts with monetary policy, exploring implications for market functioning and transmission of policy changes via insurer portfolios and cross‑border flows.
Rural Economic Bulletin
October 2026 Rural Economic Bulletin provides updated economic statistics for Rural England, presenting regional economic indicators and trends relevant to rural livelihoods, businesses and local policy-making.
Chancellor meeting with Gilt-edged Market Makers: Minutes - October 2026
Minutes record the Chancellor’s meeting with gilt-edged market makers on 6 October 2026, summarising discussions between HM Treasury and primary dealers about UK government debt issuance, market conditions and operational arrangements.
Minutes of the SONIA Stakeholder Advisory Group - 25 September 2026
Minutes from the SONIA Stakeholder Advisory Group meeting on 25 September 2026 record the group's role in advising the Bank of England and the SONIA Oversight Committee, providing technical input to support ongoing administration of the SONIA rate.
UK takes next step towards first digitally native government bond
The UK has taken a further step towards issuing its first digitally native government bond, signalling progress on a novel form of sovereign debt designed for digital issuance and market testing.
The Bank of England Should Not Stop Paying Interest On Banks’ Reserves: Here Is Why
Contends the Bank of England should continue paying interest on banks’ reserves, setting out fiscal and monetary arguments against removing the interest payment as a revenue-raising measure for the Chancellor.
Quarterly economic commentary: April to June 2026
Economic commentary for April–June 2026 setting out latest national accounts, price movements and labour market indicators, with analysis of drivers behind recent GDP and inflation trends.
UK Economic Accounts: April to June 2026
Comprehensive UK economic accounts for April–June 2026 presenting national product, income and expenditure aggregates, plus sector accounts and balance of payments estimates to inform GDP measurement and macroeconomic analysis.
Energy bill tax cut starts today to give families breathing space
Government cuts the tax on household electricity bills from today to lower consumer charges, aiming to protect families from rising global energy costs through a targeted tax reduction this winter.