Economic statistics, 31 October 2026
Published 31 October 2026 at 06:00 by Published automatically. Made with the ONS model (formula).
| Indicator | This release | Previous | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| The economy | |||
| GDP growth | 1.1% | 1.1% | no change |
| Inflation (CPI) | 1.0% | 1.0% | no change |
| Unemployment | 5.1% | 5.0% | up 0.1 pts |
| Bank Rate | 4.0% | 4.0% | no change |
| Public sector borrowing | £13.2bn | £13.4bn | down £0.2bn |
| Government approval | 39.9% | 39.7% | up 0.2 pts |
| Crime, migration and public services | |||
| Net migration | 431k | 431k | no change |
| Recorded crime | 89.0 per 1,000 | 89.0 per 1,000 | no change |
| Prison population | 87.5k | 87.5k | no change |
| NHS waiting list | 7.4m | 7.4m | no change |
| Average house price | £271k | £271k | no change |
Banks and the stock market
| Bank lending since the previous release | £0 |
| Loans that defaulted since the previous release | £0 |
| Saved in the banks | £0 |
| Owed on overdrafts | £0 |
| Tax collected by HM Treasury since the previous release | £7,197 |
| UKOGB All-Share Index (1,000 = starting prices) | 6000 |
Commentary
GDP growth was unchanged at 1.1%. Inflation (CPI) was unchanged at 1.0%. Unemployment rose to 5.1% (up 0.1 pts). The Bank Rate stayed at 4.0%. Public sector borrowing fell to £13.2bn (down £0.2bn). Government approval rose to 39.9% (up 0.2 pts). No new Acts were given Royal Assent since the last release. The average gilt yield is 4.23%, 0.23 points above the Bank Rate.