Civometry

336 series with a comparison since the previous period

What is changing in Britain?

Every national series on this site, since the previous period: the earlier figure, the latest, the change and where the latest value sits in the series’ own history. Rises and falls are counted, not judged.

Latest periodOne yearFive yearsTen yearsSince 2019Since 2016Since 2010Since 2000

Of the 336 series with a figure since the previous period, 211 rose, 117 fell and 8 were unchanged. A rate stated in percent is compared in percentage points, never as a percentage of a percentage; money is in cash terms unless the row says the publisher adjusted it.

Movements that stand out from their own history

Ordered by a fixed rule, not by the size of the percentage change: how unusual the latest year-on-year change is against the series’ own changes (weight 0.4), where the latest value sits among the series’ values (0.2), whether it is the highest or lowest in the series (0.2), whether it sits in a run of at least three moves one way (0.1), and how much history there is to judge by (0.1). The order says how far a series has moved from its own past, not whether that is welcome.

SeriesPrevious periodLatestChange% or pointsHistorical contextLast updatedSource
Band D council tax in Scotland£ a year£1,418Year ending March 2025£1,543Year ending March 2026+125.2+8.8%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1997 (30 periods). Has risen for 9 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2017.31 March 2026Scottish Government
Housing support caseloadhouseholds2,351,000Year ending March 20242,072,000Year ending March 2025−279,000−11.9%The lowest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1979 (47 periods). Has fallen for 12 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2013.26 March 2026DWP
National Insurance receipts£ million£172.5bnYear ending March 2025£200.8bnYear ending March 2026+28,311+16.4%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2007 (20 periods).21 August 2026HMRC
Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence£ a week£7282024£7672025+38.3+5.3%The highest value in the series, which begins in 2002 (24 periods). Has risen for 14 consecutive years, since 2011.23 October 2025ONS
Capital Gains Tax receipts£ million£13.7bnYear ending March 2025£24.3bnYear ending March 2026+10,623+77.6%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2007 (20 periods).21 August 2026HMRC
Proven reoffending ratepercent29.6%2024 Q229.9%2024 Q3+0.3+0.3 pointsThe highest value in the series, which begins in 2015 Q4 (36 periods). Has risen for 7 consecutive quarters, since 2022 Q4.30 July 2026Ministry of Justice
Adult proven reoffending ratepercent29.5%2024 Q229.7%2024 Q3+0.3+0.3 pointsThe highest value in the series, which begins in 2015 Q4 (36 periods). Has risen for 7 consecutive quarters, since 2022 Q4.30 July 2026Ministry of Justice
Incapacity benefits expenditure£ million£25.4bnYear ending March 2024£29.7bnYear ending March 2025+4,344.2+17.1%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1949 (77 periods). Has risen for 18 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2007.26 March 2026DWP
Great Britain populationpeople66,605,801202367,353,5822024+747,781+1.1%The highest value in the series, which begins in 1937 (88 periods). Has risen for 42 consecutive years, since 1982.26 September 2025ONS
Spending on public order and safety£ billion£51.8bnYear ending March 2025£55.7bnYear ending March 2026+3.9+7.5%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods). Has risen for 9 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2017.2 September 2026HM Treasury
UK populationpeople68,526,183202369,281,4372024+755,254+1.1%The highest value in the series, which begins in 1851 (156 periods). Has risen for 42 consecutive years, since 1982.26 September 2025ONS
Spending on environment protection£ billion£17.3bnYear ending March 2025£19.2bnYear ending March 2026+1.9+11.0%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods). Has risen for 7 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2019.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on public order and safety, real terms£ billion, 2024-25 prices£53.5bnYear ending March 2025£55.7bnYear ending March 2026+2.2+4.1%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods). Has risen for 9 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2017.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Income Tax receipts£ million£302.8bnYear ending March 2025£326.9bnYear ending March 2026+24,133+8.0%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2007 (20 periods). Has risen for 14 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2012.21 August 2026HMRC
Gross domestic product, real terms£ million£709.6bn2026 Q1£712.5bn2026 Q2+2,947+0.4%The highest value in the series, which begins in 1955 Q1 (286 periods). Has risen for 10 consecutive quarters, since 2023 Q4.12 August 2026ONS
Average weekly pay££7482026 Q1£7532026 Q2+5+0.7%The highest value in the series, which begins in 2000 Q1 (106 periods). Has risen for 21 consecutive quarters, since 2021 Q1.17 August 2026ONS
Benefit expenditure on working-age people£ million£108.9bnYear ending March 2024£119.8bnYear ending March 2025+10,893.2+10.0%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1979 (47 periods). Has risen for 11 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2014.26 March 2026DWP
Diesel pump pricepence a litre182.8pWeek beginning 24 August 2026183.5pWeek beginning 31 August 2026+0.7+0.4%Has risen for 7 consecutive weeks, since Week beginning 13 July 2026. Higher than 98% of the 1213 values in the series, which begins in Week beginning 9 June 2003.2 September 2026DESNZ
Carer's Allowance expenditure£ million£3.7bnYear ending March 2024£4.2bnYear ending March 2025+501.5+13.4%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1949 (77 periods). Has risen for 36 consecutive years, since Year ending March 1989.26 March 2026DWP
Total benefit expenditure£ million£267.9bnYear ending March 2024£289.3bnYear ending March 2025+21,426.9+8.0%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1949 (77 periods). Has risen for 11 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2014.26 March 2026DWP
Spending on education£ billion£123bnYear ending March 2025£125.7bnYear ending March 2026+2.7+2.2%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods). Has risen for 9 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2017.2 September 2026HM Treasury
State Pension expenditure£ million£124.1bnYear ending March 2024£136.6bnYear ending March 2025+12,478.3+10.1%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1949 (77 periods). Has risen for 74 consecutive years, since Year ending March 1951.26 March 2026DWP
Benefit expenditure on pensioners£ million£155.2bnYear ending March 2024£164.9bnYear ending March 2025+9,736.7+6.3%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1979 (47 periods). Has risen for 46 consecutive years (the whole series).26 March 2026DWP
Consumer Prices Index: miscellaneous goods and services (division 12)index126.5June 2026126.6July 2026+0.1+0.1%The highest value in the series, which begins in January 1988 (463 periods). Has risen for 8 consecutive months, since November 2025.18 August 2026ONS
Average house price££272,040May 2026£272,188June 2026+148+0.1%The highest value in the series, which begins in April 1968 (699 periods). Has risen for 3 consecutive months, since March 2026.20 August 2026HM Land Registry
Total benefit expenditure, real terms£ million£293.5bnYear ending March 2024£304.7bnYear ending March 2025+11,207.1+3.8%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1949 (77 periods). Has risen for 8 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2017.26 March 2026DWP
Spending on defence£ billion£63.7bnYear ending March 2025£65.4bnYear ending March 2026+1.7+2.7%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods). Has risen for 10 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2016.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Total HMRC receipts£ million£858.6bnYear ending March 2025£937.8bnYear ending March 2026+79,115+9.2%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2007 (20 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2021.21 August 2026HMRC
Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence£ a year£37,4392024£39,0392025+1,600+4.3%The highest value in the series, which begins in 2002 (24 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since 2021.23 October 2025ONS
Spending on social protection£ billion£386.3bnYear ending March 2025£407.3bnYear ending March 2026+21+5.4%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods). Has risen for 23 consecutive years (the whole series).2 September 2026HM Treasury

Crime 41 series

SeriesPrevious periodLatestChange% or pointsHistorical contextLast updatedSource
Adult proven reoffending ratepercent29.5%2024 Q229.7%2024 Q3+0.3+0.3 pointsThe highest value in the series, which begins in 2015 Q4 (36 periods). Has risen for 7 consecutive quarters, since 2022 Q4.30 July 2026Ministry of Justice
Arrests for notifiable offencesarrests721,103Year ending March 2024754,046Year ending March 2025+32,943+4.6%Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2021.19 August 2026Home Office
Average custodial sentence length (indictable offences)months22Year ending March 202522Year ending March 2026+0.2+0.9%Series begins Year ending March 2016; 11 periods.30 July 2026Ministry of Justice
Convictionsoffenders1,196,644Year ending March 20251,195,840Year ending March 2026−804−0.1%Series begins Year ending March 2018; 9 periods.30 July 2026Ministry of Justice
Crime Survey estimate of all crime (excluding fraud)incidents4,595,000Year ending March 20254,333,000Year ending March 2026−262,000−5.7%The lowest value in the series, which begins in 1981 (31 periods).23 July 2026ONS
Crime Survey estimate of all crime (including fraud)incidents9,445,000Year ending March 20259,615,000Year ending March 2026+170,000+1.8%Has risen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023.23 July 2026ONS
Crime Survey estimate of theftincidents2,801,000Year ending March 20252,628,000Year ending March 2026−173,000−6.2%The lowest value in the series, which begins in 1981 (31 periods).23 July 2026ONS
Crime Survey estimate of violenceincidents1,103,000Year ending March 2025989,000Year ending March 2026−114,000−10.3%The lowest value in the series, which begins in 1981 (31 periods).23 July 2026ONS
Crimes and offences recorded in Scotland per 10,000 peopleper 10,000 population539.2Year ending March 2025568.5Year ending March 2026+29.3+5.4%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2017 (10 periods).23 June 2026Scottish Government
Crimes recorded by the police in Northern Irelandcrimes104,201Year ending March 202495,968Year ending March 2025−8,233−7.9%Lower than 92% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2002.28 November 2025Police Service of Northern Ireland
Crimes recorded by the police in Scotlandcrimes299,111Year ending March 2025315,357Year ending March 2026+16,246+5.4%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2017 (10 periods).23 June 2026Scottish Government
Crimes recorded in Northern Ireland per 1,000 peopleper 1,000 population54Year ending March 202450Year ending March 2025−4−7.4%Equal to the lowest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2002.28 November 2025Police Service of Northern Ireland
Criminal damage and arson (police-recorded)offences463,020Year ending March 2025456,843Year ending March 2026−6,177−1.3%The lowest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods). Has fallen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022.23 July 2026ONS
Crown Court disposalscases28,7872025 Q429,6002026 Q1+813+2.8%Higher than 93% of the 41 values in the series, which begins in 2016 Q1.25 June 2026Ministry of Justice
Crown Court median days from offence to completiondays3452025 Q43462026 Q1+1+0.3%Has risen for 5 consecutive quarters, since 2024 Q4. Higher than 73% of the 41 values in the series, which begins in 2016 Q1.25 June 2026Ministry of Justice
Crown Court receiptscases29,5692025 Q429,4262026 Q1−143−0.5%Has fallen for 3 consecutive quarters, since 2025 Q2. Higher than 80% of the 41 values in the series, which begins in 2016 Q1.25 June 2026Ministry of Justice
Custody ratepercent6.9%Year ending March 20257.5%Year ending March 2026+0.6+0.6 pointsHas risen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023.30 July 2026Ministry of Justice
Drug offences (police-recorded)offences205,800Year ending March 2025231,130Year ending March 2026+25,330+12.3%Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022. Higher than 88% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003.23 July 2026ONS
Foreign national prison populationpeople10,487March 202610,134June 2026−353−3.4%The lowest value in the series, which begins in June 2025 (5 periods).30 July 2026Ministry of Justice
Homicide (police-recorded)offences539Year ending March 2025499Year ending March 2026−40−7.4%Has fallen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022. Higher than 60% of the 128 values in the series, which begins in 1898.23 July 2026ONS
Immediate custodial sentencesoffenders82,749Year ending March 202589,164Year ending March 2026+6,415+7.8%Has risen for 5 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2021.30 July 2026Ministry of Justice
Magistrates' court open casescases364,7792025 Q4370,7222026 Q1+5,943+1.6%The highest value in the series, which begins in 2019 Q1 (29 periods). Has risen for 12 consecutive quarters, since 2023 Q1.25 June 2026Ministry of Justice
Offences involving a knife or sharp instrumentoffences53,096Year ending March 202548,774Year ending March 2026−4,322−8.1%Series begins Year ending March 2020; 7 periods.23 July 2026ONS
Police officers (full-time equivalent)officers (FTE)146,452Year ending March 2025145,886Year ending March 2026−565.9−0.4%Higher than 90% of the 31 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1996.22 July 2026Home Office
Police use of force reportsreports747,396Year ending March 2024812,447Year ending March 2025+65,051+8.7%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (5 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years (the whole series).19 August 2026Home Office
Police-recorded crime (excluding fraud)offences5,307,433Year ending March 20255,235,213Year ending March 2026−72,220−1.4%Has fallen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023. Higher than 87% of the 129 values in the series, which begins in 1898.23 July 2026ONS
Possession of weapons (police-recorded)offences57,746Year ending March 202562,347Year ending March 2026+4,601+8.0%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods).23 July 2026ONS
Prison population on remandpeople15,300May 202615,386June 2026+86+0.6%Series begins June 2025; 13 periods.30 July 2026Ministry of Justice
Probation caseloadpeopleNot available: crosses a methodology break on 2026-03-31258,332March 2026Series begins March 2026; 1 periods.30 July 2026Ministry of Justice
Prosecutionsdefendants1,344,552Year ending March 20251,360,615Year ending March 2026+16,063+1.2%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2018 (9 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2021.30 July 2026Ministry of Justice
Proven reoffending ratepercent29.6%2024 Q229.9%2024 Q3+0.3+0.3 pointsThe highest value in the series, which begins in 2015 Q4 (36 periods). Has risen for 7 consecutive quarters, since 2022 Q4.30 July 2026Ministry of Justice
Public order offences (police-recorded)offences453,306Year ending March 2025449,426Year ending March 2026−3,880−0.9%Has fallen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022. Higher than 75% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003.23 July 2026ONS
Residential burglary (police-recorded)offences166,281Year ending March 2025153,966Year ending March 2026−12,315−7.4%Has fallen for 9 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2002. Higher than 56% of the 113 values in the series, which begins in 1898.23 July 2026ONS
Robbery (police-recorded)offences79,289Year ending March 202587,362Year ending March 2026+8,073+10.2%Higher than 94% of the 128 values in the series, which begins in 1898.23 July 2026ONS
Sentenced prison populationpeople70,130May 202670,003June 2026−127−0.2%Series begins June 2025; 13 periods.30 July 2026Ministry of Justice
Sexual offences (police-recorded)offences209,114Year ending March 2025217,567Year ending March 2026+8,453+4.0%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods).23 July 2026ONS
Stop and search arrest ratepercent14.2%Year ending March 202414.9%Year ending March 2025+0.7+0.7 pointsHas risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2021. Higher than 83% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2002.6 November 2025Home Office
Stop and searchessearches536,217Year ending March 2024528,582Year ending March 2025−7,635−1.4%Series begins Year ending March 2010; 16 periods.6 November 2025Home Office
Theft offences (police-recorded)offences1,777,619Year ending March 20251,637,773Year ending March 2026−139,846−7.9%Higher than 67% of the 129 values in the series, which begins in 1898.23 July 2026ONS
Vehicle offences (police-recorded)offences350,031Year ending March 2025312,250Year ending March 2026−37,781−10.8%The lowest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods). Has fallen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023.23 July 2026ONS
Violence against the person (police-recorded)offences1,937,944Year ending March 20251,962,413Year ending March 2026+24,469+1.3%Higher than 98% of the 129 values in the series, which begins in 1898.23 July 2026ONS

Migration 33 series

SeriesPrevious periodLatestChange% or pointsHistorical contextLast updatedSource
Asylum backlogpeople64,426202540,168Year ending June 2026−24,258−37.7%Has fallen for 5 consecutive years, since 2022.27 August 2026Home Office
Asylum claimspeople101,911202585,891Year ending June 2026−16,020−15.7%Higher than 89% of the 44 values in the series, which begins in 1984.27 August 2026Home Office
Asylum claims from unaccompanied childrenpeople7322026 Q19552026 Q2+223+30.5%Higher than 72% of the 82 values in the series, which begins in 2006 Q1.27 August 2026Home Office
Asylum grant rate at initial decisionpercent42.1%202538.1%Year ending June 2026−3.9−3.9 pointsSeries begins 2010; 18 periods.27 August 2026Home Office
Asylum grants at initial decisionpeople55,117202542,394Year ending June 2026−12,723−23.1%Series begins 2010; 18 periods.27 August 2026Home Office
Asylum refusals by nationalitypeople18,2562026 Q112,9702026 Q2−5,286−29.0%Has fallen for 3 consecutive quarters, since 2025 Q3. Higher than 79% of the 102 values in the series, which begins in 2001 Q1.27 August 2026Home Office
Asylum seekers accommodated in hotelspeople30,657202516,021Year ending June 2026−14,636−47.7%The lowest value in the series, which begins in 2022 (6 periods). Has fallen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series).27 August 2026Home Office
Asylum seekers receiving supportpeople107,003202593,293Year ending June 2026−13,710−12.8%Series begins 2010; 18 periods.27 August 2026Home Office
Asylum seekers supported in each council areapeople97,5192026 Q193,2932026 Q2−4,226−4.3%Has fallen for 3 consecutive quarters, since 2025 Q3. Higher than 70% of the 50 values in the series, which begins in 2014 Q1.27 August 2026Home Office
Asylum-related returnsreturns12,396202512,568Year ending June 2026+172+1.4%The highest value in the series, which begins in 2010 (18 periods). Has risen for 7 consecutive years, since 2020.27 August 2026Home Office
Emigrationpeople661,000Year ending September 2025642,0002025−19,000−2.9%Has fallen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2025. Higher than 93% of the 102 values in the series, which begins in 1964.21 May 2026ONS
Enforced returnsreturns9,90820259,669Year ending June 2026−239−2.4%Higher than 38% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in 2004.27 August 2026Home Office
Entry clearance visas granted (all types)visas3,065,56620252,932,329Year ending June 2026−133,237−4.3%Has fallen for 4 consecutive years, since 2023.27 August 2026Home Office
Entry clearance visas refusedvisas134,7952026 Q1155,4682026 Q2+20,673+15.3%Higher than 88% of the 86 values in the series, which begins in 2005 Q1.27 August 2026Home Office
Family visas grantedvisas65,971202557,590Year ending June 2026−8,381−12.7%Has fallen for 3 consecutive years, since 2024. Higher than 70% of the 23 values in the series, which begins in 2005.27 August 2026Home Office
Foreign national offender returnsreturns1,4562026 Q11,3822026 Q2−74−5.1%Higher than 70% of the 66 values in the series, which begins in 2010 Q1.27 August 2026Home Office
Immigrationpeople862,000Year ending September 2025813,0002025−49,000−5.7%Has fallen for 11 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023. Higher than 77% of the 102 values in the series, which begins in 1964.21 May 2026ONS
Initial decisions on asylum claimspeople135,7402025115,872Year ending June 2026−19,868−14.6%Series begins 2010; 18 periods.27 August 2026Home Office
Initial decisions on asylum claims from small boat arrivalsdecisions13,6392025 Q36,9082025 Q4−6,731−49.4%Higher than 61% of the 31 values in the series, which begins in 2018 Q2.27 August 2026Home Office
Modern slavery referral outcomes for small boat arrivalsreferrals4,2832025 Q32,4862025 Q4−1,797−42.0%Higher than 90% of the 30 values in the series, which begins in 2018 Q3.27 August 2026Home Office
Net migrationpeople202,000Year ending September 2025171,0002025−31,000−15.3%Has fallen for 11 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023. Higher than 44% of the 102 values in the series, which begins in 1964.21 May 2026ONS
People entering immigration detentionentries23,072202522,037Year ending June 2026−1,035−4.5%Series begins 2010; 18 periods.27 August 2026Home Office
People in immigration detentionpeople2,09020252,152Year ending June 2026+62+3.0%Series begins 2010; 18 periods.27 August 2026Home Office
People leaving immigration detentionpeople4,7562026 Q14,6912026 Q2−65−1.4%Higher than 14% of the 66 values in the series, which begins in 2010 Q1.27 August 2026Home Office
People offered safe and legal (humanitarian) routespeople189,5442025124,930Year ending June 2026−64,614−34.1%Series begins 2010; 18 periods.27 August 2026Home Office
People resettled in each council areapeople8402026 Q15692026 Q2−271−32.3%Higher than 31% of the 48 values in the series, which begins in 2014 Q1.27 August 2026Home Office
Returns by destination groupreturns14,5412026 Q114,5942026 Q2+53+0.4%Higher than 49% of the 90 values in the series, which begins in 2004 Q1.27 August 2026Home Office
Small boat arrivalspeople41,472202533,374Year ending June 2026−8,098−19.5%Series begins 2018; 10 periods.27 August 2026Home Office
Small boat arrivals (weekly)people405Week ending 16 August 2026250Week ending 23 August 2026−155−38.3%Has fallen for 3 consecutive weeks, since Week ending 2 August 2026. Higher than 52% of the 451 values in the series, which begins in Week ending 7 January 2018.28 August 2026Home Office
Study visas grantedvisas427,3402025385,974Year ending June 2026−41,366−9.7%Higher than 70% of the 23 values in the series, which begins in 2005.27 August 2026Home Office
Visitor visas grantedvisas2,239,58220252,185,158Year ending June 2026−54,424−2.4%Series begins 2014; 14 periods.27 August 2026Home Office
Voluntary returnsreturns29,807202530,936Year ending June 2026+1,129+3.8%Has risen for 7 consecutive years, since 2020. Higher than 88% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in 2004.27 August 2026Home Office
Work visas grantedvisas260,4302025234,841Year ending June 2026−25,589−9.8%Has fallen for 4 consecutive years, since 2023. Higher than 65% of the 23 values in the series, which begins in 2005.27 August 2026Home Office

Justice 6 series

SeriesPrevious periodLatestChange% or pointsHistorical contextLast updatedSource
Average sentence length of prisoners released from determinate sentencesmonths25.22023302024+4.8+18.9%The highest value in the series, which begins in 2020 (5 periods).17 August 2026Ministry of Justice
Charge ratepercent7.3%Year ending March 20258.5%Year ending March 2026+1.2+1.2 pointsThe highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2024 (3 periods).23 July 2026Home Office
Crown Court median waiting timeweeks102025 Q4112026 Q1+1.0+10.4%Higher than 76% of the 41 values in the series, which begins in 2016 Q1.25 June 2026Ministry of Justice
Crown Court median waiting time for trialweeks212025 Q4222026 Q1+0.7+3.4%Higher than 90% of the 41 values in the series, which begins in 2016 Q1.25 June 2026Ministry of Justice
Crown Court open casescases80,0982025 Q480,0612026 Q1−370.0%Higher than 98% of the 41 values in the series, which begins in 2016 Q1.25 June 2026Ministry of Justice
Homicides (Homicide Index)offences566Year ending March 2024522Year ending March 2025−44−7.8%Has fallen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022. Higher than 29% of the 59 values in the series, which begins in 1967.5 February 2026ONS

Population 2 series

SeriesPrevious periodLatestChange% or pointsHistorical contextLast updatedSource
Great Britain populationpeople66,605,801202367,353,5822024+747,781+1.1%The highest value in the series, which begins in 1937 (88 periods). Has risen for 42 consecutive years, since 1982.26 September 2025ONS
UK populationpeople68,526,183202369,281,4372024+755,254+1.1%The highest value in the series, which begins in 1851 (156 periods). Has risen for 42 consecutive years, since 1982.26 September 2025ONS

Work 14 series

SeriesPrevious periodLatestChange% or pointsHistorical contextLast updatedSource
Average weekly pay££7482026 Q1£7532026 Q2+5+0.7%The highest value in the series, which begins in 2000 Q1 (106 periods). Has risen for 21 consecutive quarters, since 2021 Q1.17 August 2026ONS
Average weekly pay, real terms££4932026 Q1£4952026 Q2+2+0.4%Equal to the highest value in the series, which begins in 2000 Q1.17 August 2026ONS
Claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64percent3.8%June 20263.9%July 2026+0.1+0.1 pointsHigher than 81% of the 160 values in the series, which begins in April 2013.18 August 2026ONS
Economic inactivity ratepercent20.9%2026 Q120.9%2026 Q200.0 pointsLower than 96% of the 222 values in the series, which begins in 1971 Q1.17 August 2026ONS
Economically inactive because of long-term sicknesspeople2,772,0002026 Q12,774,0002026 Q2+2,000+0.1%Higher than 93% of the 133 values in the series, which begins in 1993 Q2.17 August 2026ONS
Employment ratepercent75%2026 Q175.1%2026 Q2+0.1+0.1 pointsHigher than 94% of the 222 values in the series, which begins in 1971 Q1.17 August 2026ONS
Job vacanciesvacancies718,0002026 Q1711,0002026 Q2−7,000−1.0%Higher than 59% of the 101 values in the series, which begins in 2001 Q2.17 August 2026ONS
Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence£ a year£37,4392024£39,0392025+1,600+4.3%The highest value in the series, which begins in 2002 (24 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since 2021.23 October 2025ONS
Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence£ a week£7282024£7672025+38.3+5.3%The highest value in the series, which begins in 2002 (24 periods). Has risen for 14 consecutive years, since 2011.23 October 2025ONS
People claiming unemployment-related benefitspeople1,672,265June 20261,690,970July 2026+18,705+1.1%Higher than 77% of the 160 values in the series, which begins in April 2013.18 August 2026ONS
People economically inactivepeople9,103,0002026 Q19,111,0002026 Q2+8,000+0.1%Higher than 83% of the 222 values in the series, which begins in 1971 Q1.17 August 2026ONS
People in employmentpeople34,386,0002026 Q134,469,0002026 Q2+83,000+0.2%The highest value in the series, which begins in 1971 Q1 (222 periods). Has risen for 3 consecutive quarters, since 2025 Q3.17 August 2026ONS
People unemployedpeople1,808,0002026 Q11,772,0002026 Q2−36,000−2.0%Higher than 52% of the 222 values in the series, which begins in 1971 Q1.17 August 2026ONS
Unemployment ratepercent5%2026 Q14.9%2026 Q2−0.1−0.1 pointsHigher than 29% of the 222 values in the series, which begins in 1971 Q1.17 August 2026ONS

Tax 11 series

SeriesPrevious periodLatestChange% or pointsHistorical contextLast updatedSource
Capital Gains Tax receipts£ million£13.7bnYear ending March 2025£24.3bnYear ending March 2026+10,623+77.6%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2007 (20 periods).21 August 2026HMRC
Central government receipts£ million£94.1bnJune 2026£104.3bnJuly 2026+10,219+10.9%Has risen for 3 consecutive months, since April 2026. Higher than 99% of the 352 values in the series, which begins in April 1997.20 August 2026ONS
Corporation Tax receipts£ million£90.9bnYear ending March 2025£95.1bnYear ending March 2026+4,190+4.6%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2007 (20 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2021.21 August 2026HMRC
Fuel duty receipts£ million£24.4bnYear ending March 2025£24.6bnYear ending March 2026+198+0.8%Higher than 20% of the 20 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2007.21 August 2026HMRC
Income Tax receipts£ million£302.8bnYear ending March 2025£326.9bnYear ending March 2026+24,133+8.0%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2007 (20 periods). Has risen for 14 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2012.21 August 2026HMRC
Inheritance Tax receipts£ million£8.2bnYear ending March 2025£8.5bnYear ending March 2026+218+2.6%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2007 (20 periods). Has risen for 6 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2020.21 August 2026HMRC
National Insurance receipts£ million£172.5bnYear ending March 2025£200.8bnYear ending March 2026+28,311+16.4%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2007 (20 periods).21 August 2026HMRC
Stamp Duty Land Tax receipts£ million£13.9bnYear ending March 2025£15.2bnYear ending March 2026+1,276+9.2%Higher than 95% of the 20 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2007.21 August 2026HMRC
Tobacco duty receipts£ million£7.9bnYear ending March 2025£7.6bnYear ending March 2026−360−4.5%The lowest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2007 (20 periods). Has fallen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022.21 August 2026HMRC
Total HMRC receipts£ million£858.6bnYear ending March 2025£937.8bnYear ending March 2026+79,115+9.2%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2007 (20 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2021.21 August 2026HMRC
VAT receipts£ million£171bnYear ending March 2025£179.9bnYear ending March 2026+8,867+5.2%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2007 (20 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2021.21 August 2026HMRC

Public finances 25 series

SeriesPrevious periodLatestChange% or pointsHistorical contextLast updatedSource
Borrowing forecasts, £ billion£ billion£134.7bnYear ending March 2024£152.7bnYear ending March 2025+18.0+13.4%Has risen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022. Higher than 96% of the 55 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1971.26 March 2026OBR
Borrowing forecasts, per cent of GDPper cent of GDP4.8%Year ending March 20245.2%Year ending March 2025+0.4+0.4 pointsHigher than 80% of the 49 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1977.26 March 2026OBR
Borrowing since 1900, per cent of GDPper cent of GDP5.2%Year ending March 20254.2%Year ending March 2026−0.9−0.9 pointsHigher than 72% of the 126 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1901.27 August 2026OBR
Debt forecasts, per cent of GDPper cent of GDP94.2%Year ending March 202493.2%Year ending March 2025−1.0−1.0 pointHigher than 84% of the 25 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2001.26 March 2026OBR
Debt interest forecasts£ billion£83.2bnYear ending March 2024£85.4bnYear ending March 2025+2.2+2.6%Series begins Year ending March 2011; 15 periods.26 March 2026OBR
Debt interest paid£ million£14.4bnJune 2026£10.3bnJuly 2026−4,084−28.5%Higher than 92% of the 352 values in the series, which begins in April 1997.20 August 2026ONS
Earnings growth forecastsper cent6.2%20235.1%2024−1.1−1.1 pointsSeries begins 2009; 16 periods.26 March 2026OBR
Employment forecastspeople33,351,000202333,615,5002024+264,500+0.8%The highest value in the series, which begins in 2009 (16 periods). Has risen for 3 consecutive years, since 2021.26 March 2026OBR
GDP growth forecastsper cent0.3%20231.1%2024+0.8+0.8 pointsHigher than 21% of the 43 values in the series, which begins in 1982.26 March 2026OBR
House price forecastsper cent0.4%20230.7%2024+0.4+0.4 pointsSeries begins 2009; 16 periods.26 March 2026OBR
Household income forecastsper cent0.9%20234.1%2024+3.2+3.2 pointsSeries begins 2009; 16 periods.26 March 2026OBR
Income tax forecasts£ billion£277bnYear ending March 2024£305.9bnYear ending March 2025+28.9+10.4%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2009 (17 periods). Has risen for 12 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2013.26 March 2026OBR
Inflation forecastsper cent2.5%20243.4%2025+0.8+0.8 pointsSeries begins 2009; 17 periods.26 March 2026OBR
National debt since 1900, per cent of GDPper cent of GDP93.4%Year ending March 202593.4%Year ending March 202600.0 pointsHigher than 60% of the 126 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1901.27 August 2026OBR
National Insurance forecasts£ billion£179.1bnYear ending March 2024£171.4bnYear ending March 2025−7.7−4.3%Series begins Year ending March 2009; 17 periods.26 March 2026OBR
Public sector net borrowing£ million-£12.8bnJune 2026-£1.8bnJuly 2026+10,984+85.9%Has risen for 3 consecutive months, since April 2026. Higher than 78% of the 403 values in the series, which begins in January 1993.20 August 2026ONS
Public sector net debt£ billion£2.99tnJune 2026£2.98tnJuly 2026−9.9−0.3%Higher than 100% of the 419 values in the series, which begins in March 1975.20 August 2026ONS
Public sector net debt as a share of GDPpercent94.6%June 202694.1%July 2026−0.5−0.5 pointsHigher than 90% of the 401 values in the series, which begins in March 1993.20 August 2026ONS
Public sector receipts since 1900, per cent of GDPper cent of GDP38.8%Year ending March 202540.1%Year ending March 2026+1.3+1.3 pointsHigher than 92% of the 126 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1901.27 August 2026OBR
Public spending since 1900, per cent of GDPper cent of GDP44%Year ending March 202544.3%Year ending March 2026+0.3+0.3 pointsHigher than 88% of the 126 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1901.27 August 2026OBR
Receipts forecasts, £ billion£ billion£1.1tnYear ending March 2024£1.14tnYear ending March 2025+43.0+3.9%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1990 (36 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2021.26 March 2026OBR
Spending forecasts, £ billion£ billion£1.23tnYear ending March 2024£1.29tnYear ending March 2025+61.0+5.0%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1990 (36 periods). Has risen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022.26 March 2026OBR
Unemployment forecastsper cent4%20234.3%2024+0.3+0.3 pointsSeries begins 2009; 16 periods.26 March 2026OBR
VAT forecasts£ billion£168.3bnYear ending March 2024£173.3bnYear ending March 2025+5.0+3.0%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2009 (17 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2021.26 March 2026OBR
Welfare spending forecasts£ billion£296.4bnYear ending March 2024£314.8bnYear ending March 2025+18.4+6.2%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2011 (15 periods). Has risen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022.26 March 2026OBR

Spending 121 series

SeriesPrevious periodLatestChange% or pointsHistorical contextLast updatedSource
Accounting adjustments£ million£123.6bnYear ending March 2025£132.5bnYear ending March 2026+8,914+7.2%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Central government current expenditure£ million£97.8bnJune 2026£97bnJuly 2026−846−0.9%Higher than 99% of the 352 values in the series, which begins in April 1997.20 August 2026ONS
Debt interest as a share of GDPpercent of GDP4.3%Year ending March 20254.2%Year ending March 2026−0.1−0.1 pointsHas fallen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023. Higher than 88% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Defence spending as a share of GDPpercent of GDP2.2%Year ending March 20252.1%Year ending March 2026−0.1−0.1 pointsHigher than 58% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Education spending as a share of GDPpercent of GDP4.2%Year ending March 20254.1%Year ending March 2026−0.1−0.1 pointsHigher than 25% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Health spending as a share of GDPpercent of GDP8.3%Year ending March 20258.4%Year ending March 2026+0.1+0.1 pointsHigher than 92% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Housing spending as a share of GDPper cent of GDP0.7%Year ending March 20250.7%Year ending March 202600.0 pointsHigher than 75% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Public order spending as a share of GDPper cent of GDP1.8%Year ending March 20251.8%Year ending March 202600.0 pointsHigher than 58% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Public sector debt interest, real terms£ billion, 2024-25 prices£130.9bnYear ending March 2025£130.3bnYear ending March 2026−0.6−0.5%Has fallen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023. Higher than 88% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Public sector expenditure on services£ million£1.17tnYear ending March 2025£1.23tnYear ending March 2026+61,196+5.2%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Social protection spending as a share of GDPpercent of GDP13.2%Year ending March 202513.3%Year ending March 2026+0.1+0.1 pointsHas risen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023. Higher than 67% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting£ million£6bnYear ending March 2025£6.6bnYear ending March 2026+586+9.7%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on bank of England£ million£20.8bnYear ending March 2025£12.3bnYear ending March 2026−8,476−40.7%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Broadcasting and publishing services£ million£4.4bnYear ending March 2025£5.3bnYear ending March 2026+871+19.6%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on central and other health services£ million£7.8bnYear ending March 2025£7.3bnYear ending March 2026−530−6.8%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on central government debt interest£ million£85.4bnYear ending March 2025£96.9bnYear ending March 2026+11,560+13.5%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Civil defence£ million£72mYear ending March 2025£64mYear ending March 2026−8−11.1%The lowest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Communication£ million£978mYear ending March 2025£1.2bnYear ending March 2026+217+22.2%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Community development£ million£4.2bnYear ending March 2025£4.7bnYear ending March 2026+491+11.8%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Cultural services£ million£4.7bnYear ending March 2025£5.4bnYear ending March 2026+654+13.9%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on defence£ billion£63.7bnYear ending March 2025£65.4bnYear ending March 2026+1.7+2.7%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods). Has risen for 10 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2016.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Defence n.e.c.£ million£262mYear ending March 2025£245mYear ending March 2026−17−6.5%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on defence, real terms£ billion, 2024-25 prices£65.9bnYear ending March 2025£65.4bnYear ending March 2026−0.5−0.8%Higher than 96% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on economic affairs£ billion£88bnYear ending March 2025£94bnYear ending March 2026+6+6.8%Higher than 83% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Economic affairs n.e.c.£ million£886mYear ending March 2025£918mYear ending March 2026+32+3.6%Has risen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on education£ billion£123bnYear ending March 2025£125.7bnYear ending March 2026+2.7+2.2%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods). Has risen for 9 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2017.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Education n.e.c.£ million£5.1bnYear ending March 2025£4.9bnYear ending March 2026−253−4.9%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Education not definable by level£ million£1.4bnYear ending March 2025£1.3bnYear ending March 2026−146−10.3%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on education, real terms£ billion, 2024-25 prices£127.2bnYear ending March 2025£125.7bnYear ending March 2026−1.5−1.2%Higher than 75% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on environment protection£ billion£17.3bnYear ending March 2025£19.2bnYear ending March 2026+1.9+11.0%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods). Has risen for 7 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2019.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Environment protection n.e.c.£ million£3.8bnYear ending March 2025£4bnYear ending March 2026+183+4.8%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on family and children£ million£34.8bnYear ending March 2025£35.5bnYear ending March 2026+751+2.2%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Family and children£ million£34.8bnYear ending March 2025£35.5bnYear ending March 2026+751+2.2%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on family benefits, income support and tax credits£ million£17bnYear ending March 2025£17.3bnYear ending March 2026+338+2.0%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on family benefits, income support, Universal Credit and tax credits£ million£73.6bnYear ending March 2025£84.3bnYear ending March 2026+10,648+14.5%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on fire protection£ million£4bnYear ending March 2025£4.2bnYear ending March 2026+210+5.3%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Foreign military aid£ million£3.5bnYear ending March 2025£4bnYear ending March 2026+514+14.7%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on forestry£ million£200mYear ending March 2025£281mYear ending March 2026+81+40.5%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Fuel and energy£ million£3.8bnYear ending March 2025£6.6bnYear ending March 2026+2,743+71.8%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on General economic, commercial and labour affairs£ million£18.5bnYear ending March 2025£17.9bnYear ending March 2026−620−3.4%The lowest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has fallen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on general public services£ billion£160.2bnYear ending March 2025£165.5bnYear ending March 2026+5.3+3.3%Higher than 96% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on General public services n.e.c.£ million£4.6bnYear ending March 2025£5.3bnYear ending March 2026+696+15.2%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on General services£ million£2.9bnYear ending March 2025£2.4bnYear ending March 2026−516−18.0%The lowest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on government administration£ million£18.1bnYear ending March 2025£19.9bnYear ending March 2026+1,811+10.0%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on health£ billion£242.4bnYear ending March 2025£257.5bnYear ending March 2026+15.1+6.2%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods). Has risen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on health, real terms£ billion, 2024-25 prices£250.8bnYear ending March 2025£257.5bnYear ending March 2026+6.7+2.7%Higher than 92% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Housing (sub-function)£ million£17bnYear ending March 2025£14.5bnYear ending March 2026−2,577−15.1%The lowest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on housing and community amenities£ billion£21.7bnYear ending March 2025£22.5bnYear ending March 2026+0.8+3.7%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2021.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Housing and community amenities n.e.c.£ million£825mYear ending March 2025£1.3bnYear ending March 2026+506+61.3%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on housing and community amenities, real terms£ billion, 2024-25 prices£22.4bnYear ending March 2025£22.5bnYear ending March 2026+0.1+0.4%Higher than 92% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on housing development£ million£14.6bnYear ending March 2025£14.9bnYear ending March 2026+242+1.7%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on immigration and citizenship£ million£3.7bnYear ending March 2025£4.8bnYear ending March 2026+1,089+29.5%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on incapacity, disability and injury benefits£ million£67.2bnYear ending March 2025£66.3bnYear ending March 2026−941−1.4%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on international development£ million£7.7bnYear ending March 2025£7.2bnYear ending March 2026−480−6.3%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on law courts£ million£9.3bnYear ending March 2025£10bnYear ending March 2026+777+8.4%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on local authority housing£ million£11.5bnYear ending March 2025£12bnYear ending March 2026+447+3.9%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on local government debt interest£ million£1.1bnYear ending March 2025£1.1bnYear ending March 2026+34+3.1%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on local public transport£ million£5.1bnYear ending March 2025£5.6bnYear ending March 2026+474+9.3%Has risen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on local roads£ million£7.1bnYear ending March 2025£8.1bnYear ending March 2026+972+13.6%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on market support£ million£2.5bnYear ending March 2025£2.6bnYear ending March 2026+86+3.4%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on medical research£ million£2.5bnYear ending March 2025£2.9bnYear ending March 2026+381+15.3%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on medical services£ million£232.1bnYear ending March 2025£247.4bnYear ending March 2026+15,261+6.6%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Military defence£ million£57.1bnYear ending March 2025£58.2bnYear ending March 2026+1,098+1.9%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Mining, manufacturing and construction£ million£428mYear ending March 2025£312mYear ending March 2026−116−27.1%The lowest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on national roads£ million£6.5bnYear ending March 2025£6.1bnYear ending March 2026−347−5.4%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on old age£ million£162.9bnYear ending March 2025£172.2bnYear ending March 2026+9,272+5.7%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on other agriculture, food and fisheries policy£ million£3.3bnYear ending March 2025£3.7bnYear ending March 2026+418+12.6%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Other industries£ million£277mYear ending March 2025£302mYear ending March 2026+25+9.0%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on other police services£ million£25.4bnYear ending March 2025£26.8bnYear ending March 2026+1,348+5.3%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on other social housing£ million£3.1bnYear ending March 2025£2.9bnYear ending March 2026−204−6.6%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on other transport£ million£2.4bnYear ending March 2025£2.7bnYear ending March 2026+223+9.2%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on other unemployment benefits£ million£1.3bnYear ending March 2025£1.4bnYear ending March 2026+93+7.1%Has risen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on pensions£ million£146.4bnYear ending March 2025£154.9bnYear ending March 2026+8,414+5.7%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on police services£ million£29.1bnYear ending March 2025£31.6bnYear ending March 2026+2,436+8.4%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Pollution abatement£ million£1.4bnYear ending March 2025£2.2bnYear ending March 2026+838+61.7%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Post-secondary non-tertiary education£ million£1bnYear ending March 2025£1.1bnYear ending March 2026+33+3.2%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Pre-primary and primary education£ million£42.1bnYear ending March 2025£43.4bnYear ending March 2026+1,322+3.1%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on primary education£ million£34.6bnYear ending March 2025£33.8bnYear ending March 2026−774−2.2%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on prisons£ million£7.4bnYear ending March 2025£8.4bnYear ending March 2026+1,006+13.6%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Protection of biodiversity and landscape£ million£616mYear ending March 2025£606mYear ending March 2026−10−1.6%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on public corporation debt interest£ million£479mYear ending March 2025£502mYear ending March 2026+23+4.8%Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Public debt transactions£ million£126.5bnYear ending March 2025£130.3bnYear ending March 2026+3,813+3.0%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on public order and safety£ billion£51.8bnYear ending March 2025£55.7bnYear ending March 2026+3.9+7.5%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods). Has risen for 9 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2017.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Public order and safety n.e.c.£ million£2bnYear ending March 2025£1.6bnYear ending March 2026−460−22.8%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on public order and safety, real terms£ billion, 2024-25 prices£53.5bnYear ending March 2025£55.7bnYear ending March 2026+2.2+4.1%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods). Has risen for 9 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2017.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on public sector debt interest£ billion£126.5bnYear ending March 2025£130.3bnYear ending March 2026+3.8+3.0%Higher than 96% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on public sector pensions£ million£18.7bnYear ending March 2025£19.4bnYear ending March 2026+672+3.6%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on R&D defence£ million£2.8bnYear ending March 2025£2.9bnYear ending March 2026+130+4.6%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on R&D economic affairs£ million£9.7bnYear ending March 2025£11.3bnYear ending March 2026+1,586+16.4%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on R&D education£ million£2.8bnYear ending March 2025£2.6bnYear ending March 2026−198−7.0%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on R&D environment protection£ million£314mYear ending March 2025£484mYear ending March 2026+170+54.1%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on R&D general public services£ million£558mYear ending March 2025£510mYear ending March 2026−48−8.6%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on R&D housing and community amenities£ million£6mYear ending March 2025£9mYear ending March 2026+3+50.0%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on R&D public order and safety£ million£1mYear ending March 2025£1mYear ending March 202600.0%Equal to the highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on R&D recreation, culture and religion£ million£108mYear ending March 2025£107mYear ending March 2026−1−0.9%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on railways£ million£26.3bnYear ending March 2025£26.5bnYear ending March 2026+228+0.9%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on recreation, culture and religion£ million£13.6bnYear ending March 2025£15.1bnYear ending March 2026+1,443+10.6%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Recreation, culture and religion n.e.c.£ million£159mYear ending March 2025£257mYear ending March 2026+98+61.6%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Recreational and sporting services£ million£4bnYear ending March 2025£3.9bnYear ending March 2026−131−3.3%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Religious and other community services£ million£191mYear ending March 2025£144mYear ending March 2026−47−24.6%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Secondary education£ million£58.9bnYear ending March 2025£60.8bnYear ending March 2026+1,893+3.2%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on sickness and disability£ million£84bnYear ending March 2025£84.3bnYear ending March 2026+333+0.4%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Social exclusion n.e.c.£ million£76.6bnYear ending March 2025£86.8bnYear ending March 2026+10,217+13.3%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on social protection£ billion£386.3bnYear ending March 2025£407.3bnYear ending March 2026+21+5.4%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods). Has risen for 23 consecutive years (the whole series).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Social protection n.e.c.£ million£8.3bnYear ending March 2025£11.2bnYear ending March 2026+2,878+34.6%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on social protection, real terms£ billion, 2024-25 prices£399.6bnYear ending March 2025£407.3bnYear ending March 2026+7.7+1.9%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods). Has risen for 6 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2020.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Street lighting£ million£978mYear ending March 2025£1.1bnYear ending March 2026+97+9.9%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Subsidiary services to education£ million£6.7bnYear ending March 2025£7bnYear ending March 2026+252+3.8%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Survivors£ million£1.3bnYear ending March 2025£1.4bnYear ending March 2026+35+2.6%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Tertiary education£ million£4.8bnYear ending March 2025£4.6bnYear ending March 2026−149−3.1%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on transport£ billion£47.4bnYear ending March 2025£48.9bnYear ending March 2026+1.5+3.2%Higher than 96% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Transport (sub-function)£ million£47.4bnYear ending March 2025£48.9bnYear ending March 2026+1,550+3.3%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on transport, real terms£ billion, 2024-25 prices£49bnYear ending March 2025£48.9bnYear ending March 2026−0.1−0.2%Higher than 79% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on under fives£ million£7.5bnYear ending March 2025£9.6bnYear ending March 2026+2,096+27.9%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on unemployment£ million£1.3bnYear ending March 2025£1.4bnYear ending March 2026+93+7.1%Has risen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Waste management£ million£11.1bnYear ending March 2025£11.9bnYear ending March 2026+723+6.5%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Water supply£ million£1.1bnYear ending March 2025£534mYear ending March 2026−571−51.7%The lowest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Total managed expenditure£ billion£1.29tnYear ending March 2025£1.36tnYear ending March 2026+70.1+5.4%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Total managed expenditure as a share of GDPpercent of GDP44%Year ending March 202544.3%Year ending March 2026+0.3+0.3 pointsHigher than 83% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Total managed expenditure, real terms£ billion, 2024-25 prices£1.33tnYear ending March 2025£1.36tnYear ending March 2026+25.6+1.9%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Transport spending as a share of GDPper cent of GDP1.6%Year ending March 20251.6%Year ending March 202600.0 pointsHigher than 83% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003.2 September 2026HM Treasury

Benefits 18 series

SeriesPrevious periodLatestChange% or pointsHistorical contextLast updatedSource
Benefit expenditure on pensioners£ million£155.2bnYear ending March 2024£164.9bnYear ending March 2025+9,736.7+6.3%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1979 (47 periods). Has risen for 46 consecutive years (the whole series).26 March 2026DWP
Benefit expenditure on working-age people£ million£108.9bnYear ending March 2024£119.8bnYear ending March 2025+10,893.2+10.0%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1979 (47 periods). Has risen for 11 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2014.26 March 2026DWP
Carer's Allowance caseloadpeople1,258,000Year ending March 20241,325,000Year ending March 2025+67,000+5.3%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1949 (77 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2020.26 March 2026DWP
Carer's Allowance expenditure£ million£3.7bnYear ending March 2024£4.2bnYear ending March 2025+501.5+13.4%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1949 (77 periods). Has risen for 36 consecutive years, since Year ending March 1989.26 March 2026DWP
Disability benefits caseloadpeople5,958,000Year ending March 20246,531,000Year ending March 2025+573,000+9.6%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1974 (52 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2021.26 March 2026DWP
Disability benefits expenditure£ million£35.5bnYear ending March 2024£41.7bnYear ending March 2025+6,196.8+17.5%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1949 (77 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2021.26 March 2026DWP
Housing support caseloadhouseholds2,351,000Year ending March 20242,072,000Year ending March 2025−279,000−11.9%The lowest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1979 (47 periods). Has fallen for 12 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2013.26 March 2026DWP
Housing support expenditure£ million£32.2bnYear ending March 2024£36bnYear ending March 2025+3,829.8+11.9%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1949 (77 periods). Has risen for 6 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2019.26 March 2026DWP
Incapacity benefits caseloadpeople3,291,000Year ending March 20243,549,000Year ending March 2025+258,000+7.8%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1949 (77 periods). Has risen for 6 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2019.26 March 2026DWP
Incapacity benefits expenditure£ million£25.4bnYear ending March 2024£29.7bnYear ending March 2025+4,344.2+17.1%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1949 (77 periods). Has risen for 18 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2007.26 March 2026DWP
Net social benefits paid£ million£28.9bnJune 2026£29.8bnJuly 2026+867+3.0%The highest value in the series, which begins in April 1997 (352 periods).20 August 2026ONS
Pension Credit expenditure£ million£5.5bnYear ending March 2024£6bnYear ending March 2025+540.6+9.9%Has risen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022. Higher than 86% of the 77 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1949.26 March 2026DWP
State Pension caseloadpeople12,776,000Year ending March 202412,987,000Year ending March 2025+211,000+1.7%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1956 (70 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2021.26 March 2026DWP
State Pension expenditure£ million£124.1bnYear ending March 2024£136.6bnYear ending March 2025+12,478.3+10.1%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1949 (77 periods). Has risen for 74 consecutive years, since Year ending March 1951.26 March 2026DWP
Total benefit expenditure£ million£267.9bnYear ending March 2024£289.3bnYear ending March 2025+21,426.9+8.0%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1949 (77 periods). Has risen for 11 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2014.26 March 2026DWP
Total benefit expenditure, real terms£ million£293.5bnYear ending March 2024£304.7bnYear ending March 2025+11,207.1+3.8%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1949 (77 periods). Has risen for 8 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2017.26 March 2026DWP
Universal Credit and equivalents, expenditure£ million£82bnYear ending March 2024£90bnYear ending March 2025+8,047.2+9.8%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2020 (6 periods).26 March 2026DWP
Universal Credit caseloadhouseholds4,706,000Year ending March 20245,473,000Year ending March 2025+767,000+16.3%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2020 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series).26 March 2026DWP

Housing 5 series

SeriesPrevious periodLatestChange% or pointsHistorical contextLast updatedSource
Average house price££272,040May 2026£272,188June 2026+148+0.1%The highest value in the series, which begins in April 1968 (699 periods). Has risen for 3 consecutive months, since March 2026.20 August 2026HM Land Registry
Average private rent a month£ a month£1,388June 2026£1,393July 2026+5+0.4%The highest value in the series, which begins in January 2015 (139 periods). Has risen for 6 consecutive months, since January 2026.19 August 2026ONS
House price annual changepercent3%May 20262%June 2026−1−1.0 pointHigher than 24% of the 687 values in the series, which begins in April 1969.20 August 2026HM Land Registry
New social housing lettingslettings260,479Year ending March 2024262,944Year ending March 2025+2,465+0.9%Series begins Year ending March 2008; 18 periods.13 November 2025MHCLG
Private rent annual changepercent3.3%June 20263.7%July 2026+0.4+0.4 pointsHigher than 65% of the 127 values in the series, which begins in January 2016.19 August 2026ONS

Health 7 series

SeriesPrevious periodLatestChange% or pointsHistorical contextLast updatedSource
A&E attendancesattendances2,437,906June 20262,487,580July 2026+49,674+2.0%The highest value in the series, which begins in August 2020 (72 periods).13 August 2026NHS England
A&E four-hour standard% of attendances75%June 202675.4%July 2026+0.4+0.4 pointsHigher than 79% of the 38 values in the series, which begins in June 2023.13 August 2026NHS England
Emergency admissionsadmissions534,753June 2026547,828July 2026+13,075+2.4%Has risen for 3 consecutive months, since April 2026. Higher than 86% of the 134 values in the series, which begins in June 2015.13 August 2026NHS England
NHS waiting list (incomplete treatment pathways)incomplete pathways7,278,384May 20267,272,291June 2026−6,093−0.1%Higher than 44% of the 63 values in the series, which begins in April 2021.13 August 2026NHS England
NHS waiting list within 18 weeks% of incomplete pathways65.6%May 202665.8%June 2026+0.3+0.3 pointsHigher than 92% of the 63 values in the series, which begins in April 2021.13 August 2026NHS England
NHS waits of more than a yearincomplete pathways104,734May 2026105,711June 2026+977+0.9%Has risen for 3 consecutive months, since March 2026. Lower than 94% of the 63 values in the series, which begins in April 2021.13 August 2026NHS England
Twelve-hour trolley waitspatients49,466June 202647,438July 2026−2,028−4.1%Higher than 90% of the 134 values in the series, which begins in June 2015.13 August 2026NHS England

Education 15 series

SeriesPrevious periodLatestChange% or pointsHistorical contextLast updatedSource
Apprenticeship achievementsachievements198,3302024/25 academic year146,2102025/26 academic year−52,120−26.3%Series begins 2017/18 academic year; 9 periods.4 August 2026Department for Education
Apprenticeship startsstarts353,5002024/25 academic year308,7702025/26 academic year−44,730−12.7%The lowest value in the series, which begins in 2017/18 academic year (9 periods).4 August 2026Department for Education
Average Attainment 8 scorepoints45.92023/24 academic year46.12024/25 academic year+0.2+0.4%Series begins 2018/19 academic year; 7 periods.4 August 2026Department for Education
Average primary class sizepupils26.42024/25 academic year26.12025/26 academic year−0.3−1.2%The lowest value in the series, which begins in 2015/16 academic year (11 periods). Has fallen for 3 consecutive years, since 2022/23 academic year.4 August 2026Department for Education
Average secondary class sizepupils22.52024/25 academic year22.62025/26 academic year+0.1+0.4%The highest value in the series, which begins in 2015/16 academic year (11 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since 2021/22 academic year.4 August 2026Department for Education
Persistent absencepercent20%2023/24 academic year18.1%2024/25 academic year−1.8−1.8 pointsHas fallen for 3 consecutive years, since 2021/22 academic year.4 August 2026Department for Education
Pupils in primary school classespupils4,084,2052024/25 academic year3,974,1322025/26 academic year−110,073−2.7%The lowest value in the series, which begins in 2015/16 academic year (11 periods). Has fallen for 3 consecutive years, since 2022/23 academic year.4 August 2026Department for Education
Pupils in secondary school classespupils3,369,2072024/25 academic year3,359,9272025/26 academic year−9,280−0.3%Series begins 2015/16 academic year; 11 periods.4 August 2026Department for Education
Pupils on SEN support, sharepercent14.2%2024/25 academic year14.8%2025/26 academic year+0.6+0.6 pointsThe highest value in the series, which begins in 2015/16 academic year (11 periods). Has risen for 9 consecutive years, since 2016/17 academic year.4 August 2026Department for Education
Pupils persistently absentpupils1,487,0222023/24 academic year1,340,4372024/25 academic year−146,585−9.9%Has fallen for 3 consecutive years, since 2021/22 academic year.4 August 2026Department for Education
Pupils with an education, health and care planpupils482,6402024/25 academic year538,5472025/26 academic year+55,907+11.6%The highest value in the series, which begins in 2015/16 academic year (11 periods). Has risen for 10 consecutive years (the whole series).4 August 2026Department for Education
Pupils with an EHC plan, sharepercent5.3%2024/25 academic year6%2025/26 academic year+0.7+0.7 pointsThe highest value in the series, which begins in 2015/16 academic year (11 periods). Has risen for 10 consecutive years (the whole series).4 August 2026Department for Education
Severe absencepercent2.3%2023/24 academic year2.4%2024/25 academic year+0.1+0.1 pointsThe highest value in the series, which begins in 2006/07 academic year (18 periods). Has risen for 10 consecutive years, since 2013/14 academic year.4 August 2026Department for Education
Young people NEET, numberpeople836,9552024839,8932025+2,938.1+0.4%Higher than 77% of the 26 values in the series, which begins in 2000.4 August 2026Department for Education
Young people not in education, employment or trainingpercent13.6%202413.3%2025−0.3−0.3 pointsHigher than 65% of the 26 values in the series, which begins in 2000.4 August 2026Department for Education

Energy 6 series

SeriesPrevious periodLatestChange% or pointsHistorical contextLast updatedSource
Average annual electricity bill£ a year£1,0832024£1,0692025−13.9−1.3%Series begins 2014; 12 periods.30 June 2026DESNZ
Average annual gas bill£ a year£8462024£8342025−11.3−1.3%Series begins 2014; 12 periods.30 June 2026DESNZ
Diesel pump pricepence a litre182.8pWeek beginning 24 August 2026183.5pWeek beginning 31 August 2026+0.7+0.4%Has risen for 7 consecutive weeks, since Week beginning 13 July 2026. Higher than 98% of the 1213 values in the series, which begins in Week beginning 9 June 2003.2 September 2026DESNZ
Mean domestic electricity consumption per meterkWh a year3,29520233,3232024+28.1+0.9%Series begins 2012; 13 periods.18 December 2025DESNZ
Mean domestic gas consumption per meterkWh a year11,451202311,3592024−91.3−0.8%Series begins 2012; 13 periods.5 May 2026DESNZ
Petrol pump pricepence a litre161.6pWeek beginning 24 August 2026161.6pWeek beginning 31 August 20260.00.0%Has fallen for 3 consecutive weeks, since Week beginning 10 August 2026. Higher than 97% of the 1213 values in the series, which begins in Week beginning 9 June 2003.2 September 2026DESNZ

Transport 4 series

SeriesPrevious periodLatestChange% or pointsHistorical contextLast updatedSource
Licensed carscars34,485,4532025 Q434,627,4142026 Q1+141,961+0.4%The highest value in the series, which begins in 2014 Q3 (47 periods).15 July 2026Department for Transport
Licensed vehiclesvehicles42,283,5142025 Q442,448,4812026 Q1+164,967+0.4%The highest value in the series, which begins in 2014 Q3 (47 periods).15 July 2026Department for Transport
Road casualties of all severitiescasualties128,2722024127,8832025−389−0.3%Has fallen for 3 consecutive years, since 2022. Lower than 97% of the 97 values in the series, which begins in 1926.30 July 2026Department for Transport
Road deathsdeaths1,60220241,5382025−64−4.0%Has fallen for 3 consecutive years, since 2022. Lower than 98% of the 100 values in the series, which begins in 1926.30 July 2026Department for Transport

Local government 10 series

SeriesPrevious periodLatestChange% or pointsHistorical contextLast updatedSource
Adult social care precept in the average Band D bill£ a year£32Year ending March 2025£34Year ending March 2026+1.7+5.3%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2023 (4 periods). Has risen for 3 consecutive years (the whole series).25 March 2026MHCLG
Adult social care precept, total raised in England£ million£609.2mYear ending March 2025£653.6mYear ending March 2026+44.4+7.3%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2023 (4 periods). Has risen for 3 consecutive years (the whole series).25 March 2026MHCLG
Average Band D council tax£ a year£2,171Year ending March 2025£2,280Year ending March 2026+109.2+5.0%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2012 (15 periods). Has risen for 14 consecutive years (the whole series).25 March 2026MHCLG
Band D council tax in Scotland£ a year£1,418Year ending March 2025£1,543Year ending March 2026+125.2+8.8%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1997 (30 periods). Has risen for 9 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2017.31 March 2026Scottish Government
Change in average Band D council taxpercent5.1%Year ending March 20255%Year ending March 2026−0.1−0.1 pointsSeries begins Year ending March 2012; 15 periods.25 March 2026MHCLG
Council investments held£ million£39.7bn2026 Q1£47.6bn2026 Q2+7,854.7+19.8%Higher than 24% of the 25 values in the series, which begins in 2020 Q2.3 September 2026MHCLG
Council spending on services£ million£123.8bnYear ending March 2024£134.2bnYear ending March 2025+10,480.6+8.5%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2018 (8 periods). Has risen for 7 consecutive years (the whole series).13 August 2026MHCLG
Earmarked council reserves£ million£25.7bnYear ending March 2024£25bnYear ending March 2025−753.7−2.9%Has fallen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022.13 August 2026MHCLG
Outstanding council borrowing£ million£154.6bn2026 Q1£154.2bn2026 Q2−430.7−0.3%Higher than 97% of the 36 values in the series, which begins in 2010 Q1.3 September 2026MHCLG
Unallocated council reserves£ million£4.8bnYear ending March 2024£5.4bnYear ending March 2025+568.1+11.8%Series begins Year ending March 2018; 8 periods.13 August 2026MHCLG

Economy 19 series

SeriesPrevious periodLatestChange% or pointsHistorical contextLast updatedSource
Consumer Prices Indexindex142.5June 2026142.9July 2026+0.4+0.3%The highest value in the series, which begins in January 1988 (463 periods). Has risen for 6 consecutive months, since January 2026.18 August 2026ONS
Consumer Prices Index: alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (division 02)index159.6June 2026159.9July 2026+0.3+0.2%Equal to the highest value in the series, which begins in January 1988.18 August 2026ONS
Consumer Prices Index: clothing and footwear (division 03)index118.7June 2026117.7July 2026−1−0.8%Higher than 47% of the 463 values in the series, which begins in January 1988.18 August 2026ONS
Consumer Prices Index: communication (division 08)index149.7June 2026149.6July 2026−0.1−0.1%Higher than 100% of the 463 values in the series, which begins in January 1988.18 August 2026ONS
Consumer Prices Index: education (division 10)index152.7June 2026152.7July 202600.0%Equal to the highest value in the series, which begins in January 1988.18 August 2026ONS
Consumer Prices Index: food and non-alcoholic beverages (division 01)index144June 2026144July 202600.0%Higher than 99% of the 463 values in the series, which begins in January 1988.18 August 2026ONS
Consumer Prices Index: furniture, household equipment and routine maintenance (division 05)index126.7June 2026126.3July 2026−0.4−0.3%Higher than 96% of the 463 values in the series, which begins in January 1988.18 August 2026ONS
Consumer Prices Index: health (division 06)index143.3June 2026143.9July 2026+0.6+0.4%The highest value in the series, which begins in January 1988 (463 periods). Has risen for 3 consecutive months, since April 2026.18 August 2026ONS
Consumer Prices Index: housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (division 04)index149.7June 2026153.2July 2026+3.5+2.3%The highest value in the series, which begins in January 1988 (463 periods).18 August 2026ONS
Consumer Prices Index: miscellaneous goods and services (division 12)index126.5June 2026126.6July 2026+0.1+0.1%The highest value in the series, which begins in January 1988 (463 periods). Has risen for 8 consecutive months, since November 2025.18 August 2026ONS
Consumer Prices Index: recreation and culture (division 09)index136.4June 2026136.3July 2026−0.1−0.1%Higher than 100% of the 463 values in the series, which begins in January 1988.18 August 2026ONS
Consumer Prices Index: restaurants and hotels (division 11)index156.9June 2026157July 2026+0.1+0.1%The highest value in the series, which begins in January 1988 (463 periods). Has risen for 6 consecutive months, since January 2026.18 August 2026ONS
Consumer Prices Index: transport (division 07)index145.8June 2026146.1July 2026+0.3+0.2%Higher than 100% of the 463 values in the series, which begins in January 1988.18 August 2026ONS
CPI inflation ratepercent2.6%June 20262.9%July 2026+0.3+0.3 pointsHigher than 69% of the 451 values in the series, which begins in January 1989.18 August 2026ONS
CPIH inflation ratepercent2.8%June 20263.1%July 2026+0.3+0.3 pointsHigher than 74% of the 451 values in the series, which begins in January 1989.18 August 2026ONS
GDP per head, real terms££10,1972026 Q1£10,2342026 Q2+37+0.4%The highest value in the series, which begins in 1955 Q1 (286 periods).12 August 2026ONS
Gross domestic product, real terms£ million£709.6bn2026 Q1£712.5bn2026 Q2+2,947+0.4%The highest value in the series, which begins in 1955 Q1 (286 periods). Has risen for 10 consecutive quarters, since 2023 Q4.12 August 2026ONS
Real household disposable income£ million£458bn2025 Q4£454.4bn2026 Q1−3,648−0.8%Higher than 98% of the 285 values in the series, which begins in 1955 Q1.12 August 2026ONS
RPI inflation ratepercent3%June 20263.2%July 2026+0.2+0.2 pointsHigher than 38% of the 938 values in the series, which begins in June 1948.18 August 2026ONS

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