UK Labour Market Statistics
This paper provides the latest statistics and analysis of employment, unemployment, economic inactivity and earnings in the UK.

Inflation measures the change in prices over time. Find the latest data on inflation in the UK, the Eurozone, and selected EU countries.
Inflation international comparisons: Economic indicators (60 KB , PDF)
Economic indicators are quick-read summaries of the latest data focusing on different aspects of the UK economy. The full suite of indicators can be found on the main Economic Indicators page.
Inflation in different countries can be compared using the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) as it is known in the UK.
UK inflation was 3.6% in June, up from 3.4% in May. UK inflation was 2.0% in June 2024.
EU inflation was 2.3% in June, up from 2.2% in May. In June 2024, EU inflation was 2.6%.
Inflation in the Eurozone (the EU member states that use the euro as their currency) was 2.0% in June, up from 1.9% in May. In June 2024, Eurozone inflation was 2.5%.
In Germany, inflation was 2.0% in June, down slightly from 2.1% in May.
In France, inflation was 0.9% in June, up from 0.6% in May.
Romania had the highest inflation rate in the EU in June (5.8%). Cyprus had the lowest inflation rate (0.5%).
This page is updated when new data is published. The next source updates will be:
ONS, Consumer Prices Bulletin, 20 August 2025
Eurostat, Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (flash estimate), 1 August 2025
Eurostat, Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices, 20 August 2025
Inflation international comparisons: Economic indicators (60 KB , PDF)
This paper provides the latest statistics and analysis of employment, unemployment, economic inactivity and earnings in the UK.
This paper provides figures for the number of people claiming unemployment benefits (the “claimant count”) for the UK and by parliamentary constituency.
GDP measures the size of the economy. Find the latest GDP data for the UK and updated forecasts for GDP growth.