All ONS articles – Page 7
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NewsInflation rises to 11-month high but food prices remain at record low
Inflation reached its highest level for almost a year in December despite food prices remaining at a record low during the month.
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NewsBlack Friday boosts retail sales volumes up 5% in November
Retail sales volumes increased 5% in November as customers rushed online to take part in the Black Friday Sales extravaganza.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Scottish retail sales and UK inflation
Retail news round-up on December 16, 2015: Scottish retail sales tumble 2.3% in November and UK inflation rate rises to 0.1% in November.
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NewsOctober retail sales fall as customers hold out for Black Friday
Retail sales volumes in the UK fell 0.6% last month, compared to September, as shoppers wait for Black Friday.
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NewsUK inflation rate remained unchanged at -0.1% in October
The UK inflation rate stayed consistent throughout October, figures from the Office for National Statistics revealed this morning.
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Breakfast briefing: Retail news on ONS retail sales and Amazon
Retail news round-up on September 18, 2015: August retail sales up just 0.2% and Amazon unveils $50 Fire tablet and upgraded Fire TV.
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Retail sales volumes jump 3.7% in August as store prices continue to fall
Sales volumes jumped 3.7% in August marking the 29th consecutive month of year-on-year growth, according to the Office of National Statistics.
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NewsClothing prices help peg UK inflation rate back to 0%
The UK inflation rate fell back to 0% in August, down from 0.1% the previous month, largely due to a smaller rise in clothing prices.
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NewsRetail sales rise in July but expert warns that could be 'as good as it gets'
Retail sales jumped 4.2% in July as shoppers snapped up electrical appliances, furniture and household goods, according to data revealed today.
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NewsConsumer Price Index edges up 0.1% year on year, driven by clothing
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) has increased by 0.1% in the year to July 2015, thanks to a small drop in the price of clothing.
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NewsRetail sales rise in June to hit longest run of growth in seven years
Retail sales volumes have hit their longest period of sustained growth for more than seven years after jumping 4% in June.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on retail sales, eBay and Apple
Retail news round-up on July 16, 2015: Small firms see volatile retail sales, eBay mulls enterprise business sale and Apple’s Iranian launch
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NewsFalls in clothing and food price push inflation back to zero in June
Falls in clothing and food prices were the main contributors to the UK’s inflation rate dropping to 0% last month.
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NewsRetail sales volumes rise 4.6% in May as prices continue to fall
Retail sales volumes increased for the 26th consecutive month in May as prices fell and household goods continued their resurgence.
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NewsUK bounces back into inflation in May after just one month of deflation
The UK economy has edged back into inflation, just one month after falling into deflation for the first time since records began.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Who you can trust for sales figures
Fingers are always pointed at the Office of National Statistics but the Confederation of British Industry seems to live on a different planet.
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NewsFashion demand drives up retail sales volumes in April
Retail sales volumes in April jumped 4.7% year on year, driven by the strongest performance in fashion since 2010, according to figures released today.
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NewsUK enters period of deflation for first time since records began
The UK has fallen into deflation for the first time since records began, driven by cheaper travel costs and the grocery price war.
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NewsBritain expects first deflation in more than 50 years
Britain is expected to fall into deflation for the first time in more than 50 years because of falling food and fuel prices.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on wearable tech, retail sales and Amazon
Retail news round-up on April 24, 2015: Netatmo June wristband goes on sale at SpaceNK, Surprise fall in March retail sales, Amazon incurs quarterly loss of $57m