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Inflation rate3.1%▲ +0.3Aug 2026Unemployment rate4.9%0.0Jul 2026GDP growth rate1.4%▲ +0.6Q2 2026Trade balance−20.97B GBP▲ +2.04BJul 2026Labour force participation rate79.1%0.0Jul 2026Consumer price index143.6▲ +0.5%Aug 2026
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| Indicator | Last | Previous | Change | Period | Next release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.0 | Jul 2026 | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Labour force participation rate | 79.1% | 79.1% | 0.0 | Jul 2026 | 20 Oct 2026 |
Upcoming releases
United Kingdom economic calendar →- 15 Oct 202606:00 UTCConstruction output in Great Britain: August 2026Aug 2026
- 15 Oct 202606:00 UTCIndex of Production, UK: August 2026Aug 2026
- 15 Oct 202606:00 UTCIndex of Services, UK: August 2026Aug 2026
- 15 Oct 202606:00 UTCGDP monthly estimate, UK: August 2026Aug 2026
- 15 Oct 202606:00 UTCGDP monthly estimate, UK: August 2026 time seriesAug 2026
In the API
Economics API →| Indicator | Endpoint | History from |
|---|---|---|
| Inflation rate | GET /v1/economics/GBR/inflation | 1989 |
| Consumer price index | GET /v1/economics/GBR/cpi | 1988 |
| Unemployment rate | GET /v1/economics/GBR/unemployment | 1971 |
| Labour force participation rate | GET /v1/economics/GBR/labour-force-participation | 1971 |
| GDP growth rate | GET /v1/economics/GBR/gdp-growth | 1956 |
| GDP | GET /v1/economics/GBR/gdp | 1955 |
| Merchandise trade | GET /v1/economics/GBR/trade | 1997 |
Common questions
What is the inflation rate in the United Kingdom?
The inflation rate in the United Kingdom was 3.1% in August 2026, released on 16 Sep 2026.
What is the unemployment rate in the United Kingdom?
The unemployment rate in the United Kingdom was 4.9% in July 2026.
What is the next economic release in the United Kingdom?
Construction output in Great Britain: August 2026 for August 2026, scheduled for 15 Oct 2026, 06:00 UTC.
Where does this data come from?
Published by Office for National Statistics (ONS), and shown here exactly as published. Publishers revise figures, and the latest published figure replaces the earlier one.