Economic statistics, 22 October 2026
Published 22 October 2026 at 13:07 by Sir Oliver Howard KG KC MP. Made with the ONS model (formula).
| Indicator | This release | Previous | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| The economy | |||
| GDP growth | 0.8% | 0.6% | up 0.2 pts |
| Inflation (CPI) | 1.8% | 2.0% | down 0.2 pts |
| Unemployment | 4.8% | 4.6% | up 0.2 pts |
| Bank Rate | 4.0% | 4.0% | no change |
| Public sector borrowing | £10.9bn | £11.6bn | down £0.7bn |
| Government approval | 36.5% | 35.4% | up 1.1 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 |
| UKOGB All-Share Index (1,000 = starting prices) | 2000 (up 100%) |
Commentary
GDP growth rose to 0.8% (up 0.2 pts). Inflation (CPI) fell to 1.8% (down 0.2 pts). Unemployment rose to 4.8% (up 0.2 pts). The Bank Rate stayed at 4.0%. Public sector borrowing fell to £10.9bn (down £0.7bn). Government approval rose to 36.5% (up 1.1 pts). No new Acts were given Royal Assent since the last release. Since the last release £68,798 of shares changed hands, the UKOGB All-Share Index rose 100% to 2000. The average gilt yield is 4.25%, 0.25 points above the Bank Rate.