All ONS articles – Page 7
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Supermarket price war drives CPI inflation to lowest-ever level
The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) fell to a record-breaking 0.3% in January, driven by lower fuel prices and the supermarket price war.
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Retail sales jump 4.3% in December as food and fuel prices fall
Retail sales in December rose 4.3% year on year as shoppers flocked to supermarkets to buy fuel and take advantage of falling oil prices.
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Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Ted Baker, Tesco and Waterstones
Retail news round-up on January 14, 2015: Ted Baker chief sells shares; Tesco Grocery app for Google Glass; Waterstones could acquire Blinkbox; and more.
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Black Friday drives biggest retail sales growth in over a decade
Black Friday propelled the biggest increase in retail sales in more than a decade as sales rose in November 6.4% year on year.
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Retail sales recover in October as discounting helps beat expectations
Retail sales volumes in October increased 0.8% month on month as prices dropped by largest margin in more than a decade.
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September retail sales slip as demand for fashion slumps in warm weather
Retail sales volumes in September slipped 0.3% month on month as demand for fashion slumped in the unseasonably warm weather.
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Breakfast briefing: Retail news on M&S, Mulberry, inflation and more
Retail news round-up on October 15, 2014: Inflation slows to five-year low; New boss at Signet Jewelers; M&S asked to phase-out chillers; and more.
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Business rates to increase 2.3% next year as RPI inflation rate unveiled
Business rates are poised to increase by 2.3% in 2015/16 after the Office for National Statistics released its RPI inflation figures for September.
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August retail sales increase 'reflects underlying growth' in sector
Retail sales volumes increased for the seventeenth consecutive month in August, rising 0.4% and reflecting “underlying growth” in the sector.
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Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Shop Direct, Harris + Hoole and inflation
Retail news round-up on August 20, 2014: Shop Direct to release transactional apps; British inflation down and Harris + Hoole close coffee shops.
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Heavy fashion discounting slows July consumer price growth
Consumer price inflation slowed at a sharper-than-expected rate to 1.6% in July driven by a significant drop in clothing prices.
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Inflation records sharp increase to 1.9% in June
Inflation has jumped sharply to 1.9% in the year to June from 1.5% in May, driven by clothing price rises.
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Inflation eases to 1.5% in May pulled down by food prices
Inflation eased to 1.5% in May from 1.8% in April as the ONS reported food and non-alcoholic inflation fell for the first time since 2006.
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Warm weather and growing confidence boost March retail sales
Retail sales by value increased 3.9% in March driven by a mild spring, positive signs from the housing market and increasing consumer confidence.
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Inflation drops below 2% target for third consecutive month
Inflation fell to 1.6% in March, down from 1.7% in February and the third consecutive month it has been below the Bank of England’s 2% target.
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Retail sales rebound in February with volumes up 3.7%
Retail sales in February have excelled forecasts with a 3.7% increase in volumes on the same period last year and a 1.7% rise since January.
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February inflation falls to 1.7% as prices rises ease in fashion
Inflation fell to 1.7% in February from 1.9% in January after downward pressure from clothing, transport and energy bills.
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Analysis
Video: The ONS Retail Sales Index explained
The Office for National Statistics today reported retail sales volumes jumped 4.3% year-on-year in January. Retail Week takes a look at how the often questioned figures are compiled.
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January retail sales jump 4.3% confirming growth in the sector
January retail sales volumes jumped 4.3% year-on-year as the Office for National Statistics (ONS) confirmed the retail industry is showing consistent growth.
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January inflation falls below 2% target for the first time in four years
Inflation fell below the Bank of England’s 2% target to 1.9% in January for the first time since November 2009.