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There were 16,400 centenarians (people aged 100 years and over) in the UK in 2025, up 20.2% from 13,700 in 2015. Wales had the highest rate of centenarians (26.1 per 100,000 people) in the UK, the rate of centenarians has increased in all four UK countries since mid-2024.
Area chart showing the number of centenarians has increased, with the number of men growing faster than the number of women.

ALT Area chart showing the number of centenarians has increased, with the number of men growing faster than the number of women.

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Between 2005 and 2025 the number of men aged 90 years or over has more than doubled, while the number of women has increased by just over one-third. Men made up 34.1% of people aged 90 years and over in 2025, and 18.8% of centenarians.
Population pyramid showing the gap between the number of women and men aged 90 years and over has narrowed over the past two decades.

ALT Population pyramid showing the gap between the number of women and men aged 90 years and over has narrowed over the past two decades.

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In the UK in 2025: ▪️There were an estimated 645,000 people aged 90 years or over, up 55.2% since 2005 and an increase of 3.1% since mid-2024. ▪️Of the people aged 90 years and over, 77.6% were younger than 95 years old. Read more ➡️ ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationa…
Line chart showing the number of people aged 90 years and over continues to grow, with the number of men growing faster than the number of women in this age group.

ALT Line chart showing the number of people aged 90 years and over continues to grow, with the number of men growing faster than the number of women in this age group.

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Commenting on today’s retail sales figures, ONS senior statistician Hannah Finselbach said 💬 Read the full article ➡️ ons.gov.uk/businessindustrya…
“Retail sales grew in the latest quarter with growth led by motor fuel which, despite recent price increases at the pump, have now returned to monthly sales levels last seen before the start of the conflict in the Middle East. Hannah Finselbach, Senior statistician, ONS

ALT “Retail sales grew in the latest quarter with growth led by motor fuel which, despite recent price increases at the pump, have now returned to monthly sales levels last seen before the start of the conflict in the Middle East. Hannah Finselbach, Senior statistician, ONS

“Food and drink sales also contributed to growth in the quarter, partly helped by the warm weather and the World Cup, although they fell back slightly in September. “These were partially offset by falls over the quarter for jewellers, hardware shops and footwear stores.” Hannah Finselbach, Senior statistician, ONS

ALT “Food and drink sales also contributed to growth in the quarter, partly helped by the warm weather and the World Cup, although they fell back slightly in September. “These were partially offset by falls over the quarter for jewellers, hardware shops and footwear stores.” Hannah Finselbach, Senior statistician, ONS

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Retail sales volumes rose by 0.7% in the three months to September 2026 compared with the previous three months. Fuel sales rose following their poor previous quarter, whilst warm weather helped sales of food and beverages in the latest three months.
Chart showing sales volumes over the three months to September 2026 rose because of fuel sales and food stores.

ALT Chart showing sales volumes over the three months to September 2026 rose because of fuel sales and food stores.

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We've published the latest data from the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, which provides critical insights about the earnings of employees in the UK. Liz McKeown & Kate Davies look at the findings & improvements made to the survey over the past year ⬇️blog.ons.gov.uk/2026/10/22/a…

A year of progress for our annual earnings survey

Today the ONS has published the latest data from its Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), which provides critical insights about the earnings of employees in the UK and informs decisions, such

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The proportion of low-paid jobs has been generally decreasing in the UK since 2013, although it increased slightly to 2.8% in April 2026, from 2.6% in April 2026. The proportion of high-paid employee jobs increased slightly to 23.7% from 23.4% in 2025.
Chart showing the proportion of low-paid employee jobs increased to 2.8% and the proportion of high-paid employee jobs increased to 23.7% in April 2026.

ALT Chart showing the proportion of low-paid employee jobs increased to 2.8% and the proportion of high-paid employee jobs increased to 23.7% in April 2026.

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The gender pay gap for full-time employees has continued to decline in the UK. It was 6.8 % in April 2026, down from 7.2% in April 2025. This compares with 9.4% a decade ago and 16.4% 25 years ago.
Chart showing the gender pay gap for all employees and full-time employees in the UK continues declining and has fallen by around a third over the last decade.

ALT Chart showing the gender pay gap for all employees and full-time employees in the UK continues declining and has fallen by around a third over the last decade.

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Latest from the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings 2026. Median pay for full-time employees was £811.20 per week in April 2026, up 5.8% on the year in nominal terms and 2.7% in real terms (adjusted for inflation using CPIH). Read more ➡️ ons.gov.uk/releases/employee…
Chart showing median weekly earnings for full-time, part-time and all employee jobs continued increasing in April 2026.

ALT Chart showing median weekly earnings for full-time, part-time and all employee jobs continued increasing in April 2026.

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In Sept 2026 the seasonally adjusted: · number of new property sales listings increased by 1% compared with Aug 2026 but decreased by 1% when compared with Sept 2025 · average time on market for property sales was 69.3 days, up 1% from Aug 2026 and 3% higher than September 2025
Chart showing the average time on market increased by 3% in September 2026 when compared with the same time last year.

ALT Chart showing the average time on market increased by 3% in September 2026 when compared with the same time last year.

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In Sept 2026 compared with the previous month: · the System Average Price (SAP) of gas increased 25% · the System Price of electricity decreased 1% Both were higher than September 2025 by 137% and 100%, respectively.
Chart showing the System Average Price of gas increased in September 2026, as the markets reacted to renewed conflict in the Middle East.

ALT Chart showing the System Average Price of gas increased in September 2026, as the markets reacted to renewed conflict in the Middle East.

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Consumer activity was weaker in Sept 2026 than in Aug 2026: · UK retail footfall fell 1% · automotive fuel demand fell 1 percentage points (pp) · fuel prices rose 6pp · Direct Debit failure rate rose 1% Read more ➡️ ons.gov.uk/economy/economico…
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In early Oct 2026, 72% of businesses reported some degree of concern about increases in fuel prices, with 38% reporting that they were "very concerned". Read more ➡️ ons.gov.uk/businessindustrya…
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15% of businesses reported energy prices will be their main concern in Nov 2026. The largest proportion of businesses reporting this as their main concern were in: · the transportation and storage industry (33%) · the accommodation and food service activities industry (25%)
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In Sept 2026, 33% of trading businesses reported an increase in the prices of goods & services bought; 12% for those sold. 17% expect the prices of goods & services they sell to increase in Nov 2026, with energy prices the most reported factor.
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Police recorded crime data for YE June 2026 shows: • offences involving firearms down by 8% (5,065) • homicides down by 1% (512) • offences involving knives or sharp instruments down by 6% (48,615) • shoplifting offences down 2% (519,516) Read more➡️ ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationa…
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There were an estimated 2.7 million theft incidents, no statistically significant change compared with last year’s survey. However, Other household theft was up 27% (to around 833,000 incidents) because of increases in theft from outside a dwelling.
Line chart showing there was an increase in Crime Survey for England and Wales Other household theft compared with last year’s survey.

ALT Line chart showing there was an increase in Crime Survey for England and Wales Other household theft compared with last year’s survey.

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The Crime Survey for England and Wales estimated 9.7 million incidents of headline crime (theft, robbery, criminal damage, fraud, computer misuse, and violence with or without injury) in year ending (YE) June 2026, no statistically significant change compared with YE June 2025.
While results from the crime survey paint a relatively stable picture, there has been an increase in theft from outside homes in the past year, as well as more victims reporting fraud and computer misuse. Billy Gazard, Head of Statistical Outputs, Centre for Crime and Justice, ONS

ALT While results from the crime survey paint a relatively stable picture, there has been an increase in theft from outside homes in the past year, as well as more victims reporting fraud and computer misuse. Billy Gazard, Head of Statistical Outputs, Centre for Crime and Justice, ONS

Many aspects of police recorded crime have fallen. Homicide is at one of the lowest levels seen this century. Gun crime and knife crime are both down. The number of reported shoplifting offences has also fallen over the past year. Billy Gazard, Head of Statistical Outputs, Centre for Crime and Justice, ONS

ALT Many aspects of police recorded crime have fallen. Homicide is at one of the lowest levels seen this century. Gun crime and knife crime are both down. The number of reported shoplifting offences has also fallen over the past year. Billy Gazard, Head of Statistical Outputs, Centre for Crime and Justice, ONS

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Our consultation on release times for market sensitive economic statistics closes on 30 October. If you use statistics such as GDP, prices, the labour market, retail sales and public sector finances, have your say and help inform our recommendation ⬇️ consultations.ons.gov.uk/ext…
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10,239 deaths were registered in England and Wales in the week ending 9 October 2026. The number of deaths registered in Week 41: · 7.3% lower than expected (808 fewer deaths) · 10.9% involved influenza or pneumonia (1,120 deaths) Dashboard ➡️ ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationa…
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