Economic statistics, 1 November 2026
Published 1 November 2026 at 14:56 by Owner. Made with the ONS model (formula).
| Indicator | This release | Previous | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| The economy | |||
| GDP growth | 1.5% | 1.2% | up 0.3 pts |
| Inflation (CPI) | 1.3% | 1.0% | up 0.3 pts |
| Unemployment | 5.0% | 5.1% | down 0.1 pts |
| Bank Rate | 2.5% | 4.0% | down 1.5 pts |
| Public sector borrowing | £12.0bn | £13.0bn | down £1.0bn |
| Government approval | 39.4% | 39.2% | 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 rose to 1.5% (up 0.3 pts). Inflation (CPI) rose to 1.3% (up 0.3 pts). Unemployment fell to 5.0% (down 0.1 pts). The Bank of England cut the Bank Rate to 2.5%. Public sector borrowing fell to £12.0bn (down £1.0bn). Government approval rose to 39.4% (up 0.2 pts). No new Acts were given Royal Assent since the last release. The average gilt yield is 2.72%, 0.22 points above the Bank Rate.