Release Calendar

Summary: The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) and the Retail Prices Index (RPI) measure the changes from month to month in the cost of a representative 'basket' of goods and services bought by consumers within the UK. This involves weighting together price changes in the indices according to household spending patterns for different categories of goods and services so that each takes its appropriate share. At the beginning of each year the weights used to compile both the CPI and RPI are updated using the latest available information on household spending.

Summary: National Accounts Sector Classification describes the classification of organisations and institutions in the National Accounts, as well as information on flows and transactions through the accounts, informed by decisions of the National Accounts Classification Committee (NACC) Regular publications include the Sector Classification Guide (SCG) monthly updates detailing new or recent changes in classifications, as well as classification articles, explaining particular classification decisions.

Summary: Local Profiles aim to help local authorities use official statistics to better understand the economic, social and environmental picture for their area. They have been developed using data that will be of use to analysts, economists and policy makers involved in preparing Local Economic Assessments.

Summary: Estimates of the usually resident population as at 30 June of the reference year, revised in line with the 2011 Census. The release will include a report on changes made to the population estimates to take account of the Census results and how these changes have been allocated over the decade. Estimates reflect the administrative boundaries in place on 30 June 2011.

Summary: The Annual Business Survey (ABS) collects financial information for about two thirds of the UK economy, covering agriculture (part), forestry and fishing; production; construction; motor trades; wholesale; retail; catering and accommodation; property; service trades. The financial variables covered include turnover, purchases, employment costs, capital expenditure and stocks. Approximate Gross Value Added (aGVA) is calculated as an input into the measurement of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Summary: This short summary article looks at estimates of subjective well-being for different ethnic groups by sex.

Summary: Weekly death figures provide provisional counts of the number of deaths registered in England and Wales in the latest eight weeks for which data are available.

Summary: Economic commentary on the latest GDP estimate and other ONS economic releases.

Summary: This article details new methodology used in the calculation for the estimation of consumption of fixed capital.

Summary: Weekly death figures provide provisional counts of the number of deaths registered in England and Wales in the latest eight weeks for which data are available.