The Latest Breaking News from Office for National Statistics

Flu could surge two months earlier than usual, new figures predict

New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show 48% of Brits finding it "very or somewhat difficult" to afford their energy costs, with many forced to dip into their savings as the cost of living crisis worsens

Sterling dropped below $1.14 taking it to its worst point since 1985

UK inflation fell this week as fuel prices dropped

And the capital has sunk to the bottom of the list

For the first time in months the inflation rate has dropped after hitting double figures in July - the first it's done so in 40 years. With this, drivers have been issued an important update over fuel.

Statistical surge reflects average house price drop last July caused by end to £500,000 stamp duty holiday

The annual increase was the biggest since May 2003, according to the Office for National Statistics

Food prices have risen by 13.1% in past 12 months

The annual increase was the biggest since May 2003, according to the Office for National Statistics.

Diesel and petrol prices fell by nearly 7% in August, the Office for National Statistics said.