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We've published the latest data from the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, which provides critical insights about the earnings of employees in the UK. Liz McKeown & Kate Davies look at the findings & improvements made to the survey over the past year ⬇️blog.ons.gov.uk/2026/10/22/a…

A year of progress for our annual earnings survey

Today the ONS has published the latest data from its Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), which provides critical insights about the earnings of employees in the UK and informs decisions, such

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Latest from the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings 2026. Median pay for full-time employees was £811.20 per week in April 2026, up 5.8% on the year in nominal terms and 2.7% in real terms (adjusted for inflation using CPIH). Read more ➡️ ons.gov.uk/releases/employee…
Chart showing median weekly earnings for full-time, part-time and all employee jobs continued increasing in April 2026.

ALT Chart showing median weekly earnings for full-time, part-time and all employee jobs continued increasing in April 2026.

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The gender pay gap for full-time employees has continued to decline in the UK. It was 6.8 % in April 2026, down from 7.2% in April 2025. This compares with 9.4% a decade ago and 16.4% 25 years ago.
Chart showing the gender pay gap for all employees and full-time employees in the UK continues declining and has fallen by around a third over the last decade.

ALT Chart showing the gender pay gap for all employees and full-time employees in the UK continues declining and has fallen by around a third over the last decade.

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The proportion of low-paid jobs has been generally decreasing in the UK since 2013, although it increased slightly to 2.8% in April 2026, from 2.6% in April 2026. The proportion of high-paid employee jobs increased slightly to 23.7% from 23.4% in 2025.
Chart showing the proportion of low-paid employee jobs increased to 2.8% and the proportion of high-paid employee jobs increased to 23.7% in April 2026.

ALT Chart showing the proportion of low-paid employee jobs increased to 2.8% and the proportion of high-paid employee jobs increased to 23.7% in April 2026.

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Consumer activity was weaker in Sept 2026 than in Aug 2026: · UK retail footfall fell 1% · automotive fuel demand fell 1 percentage points (pp) · fuel prices rose 6pp · Direct Debit failure rate rose 1% Read more ➡️ ons.gov.uk/economy/economico…
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In Sept 2026 compared with the previous month: · the System Average Price (SAP) of gas increased 25% · the System Price of electricity decreased 1% Both were higher than September 2025 by 137% and 100%, respectively.
Chart showing the System Average Price of gas increased in September 2026, as the markets reacted to renewed conflict in the Middle East.

ALT Chart showing the System Average Price of gas increased in September 2026, as the markets reacted to renewed conflict in the Middle East.

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In Sept 2026 the seasonally adjusted: · number of new property sales listings increased by 1% compared with Aug 2026 but decreased by 1% when compared with Sept 2025 · average time on market for property sales was 69.3 days, up 1% from Aug 2026 and 3% higher than September 2025
Chart showing the average time on market increased by 3% in September 2026 when compared with the same time last year.

ALT Chart showing the average time on market increased by 3% in September 2026 when compared with the same time last year.

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In Sept 2026, 33% of trading businesses reported an increase in the prices of goods & services bought; 12% for those sold. 17% expect the prices of goods & services they sell to increase in Nov 2026, with energy prices the most reported factor.
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15% of businesses reported energy prices will be their main concern in Nov 2026. The largest proportion of businesses reporting this as their main concern were in: · the transportation and storage industry (33%) · the accommodation and food service activities industry (25%)
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In early Oct 2026, 72% of businesses reported some degree of concern about increases in fuel prices, with 38% reporting that they were "very concerned". Read more ➡️ ons.gov.uk/businessindustrya…
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The Crime Survey for England and Wales estimated 9.7 million incidents of headline crime (theft, robbery, criminal damage, fraud, computer misuse, and violence with or without injury) in year ending (YE) June 2026, no statistically significant change compared with YE June 2025.
While results from the crime survey paint a relatively stable picture, there has been an increase in theft from outside homes in the past year, as well as more victims reporting fraud and computer misuse. Billy Gazard, Head of Statistical Outputs, Centre for Crime and Justice, ONS

ALT While results from the crime survey paint a relatively stable picture, there has been an increase in theft from outside homes in the past year, as well as more victims reporting fraud and computer misuse. Billy Gazard, Head of Statistical Outputs, Centre for Crime and Justice, ONS

Many aspects of police recorded crime have fallen. Homicide is at one of the lowest levels seen this century. Gun crime and knife crime are both down. The number of reported shoplifting offences has also fallen over the past year. Billy Gazard, Head of Statistical Outputs, Centre for Crime and Justice, ONS

ALT Many aspects of police recorded crime have fallen. Homicide is at one of the lowest levels seen this century. Gun crime and knife crime are both down. The number of reported shoplifting offences has also fallen over the past year. Billy Gazard, Head of Statistical Outputs, Centre for Crime and Justice, ONS

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There were an estimated 2.7 million theft incidents, no statistically significant change compared with last year’s survey. However, Other household theft was up 27% (to around 833,000 incidents) because of increases in theft from outside a dwelling.
Line chart showing there was an increase in Crime Survey for England and Wales Other household theft compared with last year’s survey.

ALT Line chart showing there was an increase in Crime Survey for England and Wales Other household theft compared with last year’s survey.

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Police recorded crime data for YE June 2026 shows: • offences involving firearms down by 8% (5,065) • homicides down by 1% (512) • offences involving knives or sharp instruments down by 6% (48,615) • shoplifting offences down 2% (519,516) Read more➡️ ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationa…
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Our consultation on release times for market sensitive economic statistics closes on 30 October. If you use statistics such as GDP, prices, the labour market, retail sales and public sector finances, have your say and help inform our recommendation ⬇️ consultations.ons.gov.uk/ext…
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10,239 deaths were registered in England and Wales in the week ending 9 October 2026. The number of deaths registered in Week 41: · 7.3% lower than expected (808 fewer deaths) · 10.9% involved influenza or pneumonia (1,120 deaths) Dashboard ➡️ ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationa…
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Average UK house prices increased by 0.9%, to £273,000, in the 12 months to August 2026, down from 1.2% in the 12 months to July 2026. Average UK private rents up by 3.8%, to £1,406, in the 12 months to September 2026, unchanged from the 12 months to August 2026.
Line chart showing UK house price inflation continued to slow while rents inflation remained unchanged since last month.

ALT Line chart showing UK house price inflation continued to slow while rents inflation remained unchanged since last month.

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Commenting on today’s figures, ONS Head of Housing Market Indices Aimee North said 💬 Read the full article ➡️ ons.gov.uk/economy/inflation…
Annual UK house price inflation slowed in August for the fourth consecutive month, driven by slowing annual rates in most English regions. London remains the English region with the lowest annual inflation due to annual price falls for London flats. Aimee North, Head of Housing Market Indices, ONS

ALT Annual UK house price inflation slowed in August for the fourth consecutive month, driven by slowing annual rates in most English regions. London remains the English region with the lowest annual inflation due to annual price falls for London flats. Aimee North, Head of Housing Market Indices, ONS

UK rental price inflation was unchanged in September with the UK average rent at around £1,406 per month. Across English regions, annual rent inflation was lowest in London and the South East. Aimee North, Head of Housing Market Indices, ONS

ALT UK rental price inflation was unchanged in September with the UK average rent at around £1,406 per month. Across English regions, annual rent inflation was lowest in London and the South East. Aimee North, Head of Housing Market Indices, ONS

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Public sector net borrowing was £24.5 billion in September 2026, £1.8 billion (7.7%) more than in September 2025. Read the full article ➡️ ons.gov.uk/economy/governmen…
Bar chart showing the UK borrowed £24.5 billion in September 2026, up £1.8 billion on the same month last year.

ALT Bar chart showing the UK borrowed £24.5 billion in September 2026, up £1.8 billion on the same month last year.

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Public sector net financial liabilities excluding public sector banks were provisionally estimated at £2,643.4 billion (82.7% of GDP) at the end of September 2026. This was £121.7 billion more than in September 2025.
Stacked bar and line chart showing the upward trend in public sector net financial liabilities is largely because of increases in net debt.

ALT Stacked bar and line chart showing the upward trend in public sector net financial liabilities is largely because of increases in net debt.

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Commenting on today’s public sector finances figures for September 2026, ONS Chief Economist Grant Fitzner said 💬
Borrowing in the first six months of the current financial year remained below the same period last year, thanks to higher receipts, although it was still above the official forecast. Grant Fitzner, Chief Economist, ONS

ALT Borrowing in the first six months of the current financial year remained below the same period last year, thanks to higher receipts, although it was still above the official forecast. Grant Fitzner, Chief Economist, ONS

Preliminary figures suggest that although debt in cash terms continues to rise, as a proportion of GDP it has fallen over the year. On this latter basis it remains at levels last seen in the early 1960s. Grant Fitzner, Chief Economist, ONS

ALT Preliminary figures suggest that although debt in cash terms continues to rise, as a proportion of GDP it has fallen over the year. On this latter basis it remains at levels last seen in the early 1960s. Grant Fitzner, Chief Economist, ONS

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