Economic statistics, 23 October 2026
Published 23 October 2026 at 05:00 by Published automatically. Made with the ONS model (formula).
| Indicator | This release | Previous | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| The economy | |||
| GDP growth | 1.1% | 0.8% | up 0.3 pts |
| Inflation (CPI) | 1.7% | 1.8% | down 0.1 pts |
| Unemployment | 4.8% | 4.8% | no change |
| Bank Rate | 4.0% | 4.0% | no change |
| Public sector borrowing | £10.5bn | £10.9bn | down £0.4bn |
| Government approval | 36.8% | 36.5% | up 0.3 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 | £10,495 |
| UKOGB All-Share Index (1,000 = starting prices) | 6000 (up 200%) |
Commentary
GDP growth rose to 1.1% (up 0.3 pts). Inflation (CPI) fell to 1.7% (down 0.1 pts). Unemployment was unchanged at 4.8%. The Bank Rate stayed at 4.0%. Public sector borrowing fell to £10.5bn (down £0.4bn). Government approval rose to 36.8% (up 0.3 pts). No new Acts were given Royal Assent since the last release. Since the last release £34,520 of shares changed hands, the UKOGB All-Share Index rose 200% to 6000, HM Treasury raised £2,700 by selling gilts. The average gilt yield is 4.25%, 0.25 points above the Bank Rate.