Economic statistics, 22 October 2026
Published 22 October 2026 at 07:10 by Sir Oliver Howard KG KC MP. Made with the ONS model (formula).
| Indicator | This release | Previous | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| The economy | |||
| GDP growth | 0.6% | 1.0% | down 0.4 pts |
| Inflation (CPI) | 2.0% | 2.2% | down 0.2 pts |
| Unemployment | 4.6% | 4.4% | up 0.2 pts |
| Bank Rate | 4.0% | 4.0% | no change |
| Public sector borrowing | £11.6bn | £11.6bn | no change |
| Government approval | 35.4% | 36.0% | down 0.6 pts |
| Crime, migration and public services | |||
| Net migration | 431k | 420k | up 11.0k |
| Recorded crime | 89.0 per 1,000 | 88.0 per 1,000 | up 1.0 per 1,000 |
| Prison population | 87.5k | 87.4k | up 0.1k |
| NHS waiting list | 7.4m | 7.4m | down 0.02m |
| Average house price | £271k | £269k | up £2.0k |
Banks and the stock market
| Saved in the banks | £0 |
| UKOGB All-Share Index (1,000 = starting prices) | 1000 |
Commentary
GDP growth was unchanged at 0.6%. Inflation (CPI) fell to 2.0% (down 0.3 pts). Unemployment rose to 4.6% (up 0.2 pts). The Bank Rate stayed at 4.0%. Public sector borrowing fell to £11.6bn (down £0.4bn). Government approval rose to 35.4% (up 0.4 pts). No new Acts were given Royal Assent since the last release.