190 series with a comparison over ten years
What is changing in Britain?
Every national series on this site, over ten years: the earlier figure, the latest, the change and where the latest value sits in the series’ own history. Rises and falls are counted, not judged.
Latest periodOne yearFive yearsTen yearsSince 2019Since 2016Since 2010Since 2000
Of the 190 series with a figure over ten years, 151 rose, 38 fell and 1 was unchanged. A rate stated in percent is compared in percentage points, never as a percentage of a percentage; money is in cash terms unless the row says the publisher adjusted it.
Movements that stand out from their own history
Ordered by a fixed rule, not by the size of the percentage change: how unusual the latest year-on-year change is against the series’ own changes (weight 0.4), where the latest value sits among the series’ values (0.2), whether it is the highest or lowest in the series (0.2), whether it sits in a run of at least three moves one way (0.1), and how much history there is to judge by (0.1). The order says how far a series has moved from its own past, not whether that is welcome.
| Series | Ten years earlier | Latest | Change | % or points | Historical context | Last updated | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band D council tax in Scotland£ a year | £1,149Year ending March 2016 | £1,543Year ending March 2026 | +394.7 | +34.4% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1997 (30 periods). Has risen for 9 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2017. | 31 March 2026 | Scottish Government |
| Housing support caseloadhouseholds | 4,921,000Year ending March 2015 | 2,072,000Year ending March 2025 | −2,849,000 | −57.9% | The lowest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1979 (47 periods). Has fallen for 12 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2013. | 26 March 2026 | DWP |
| National Insurance receipts£ million | £113.7bnYear ending March 2016 | £200.8bnYear ending March 2026 | +87,128 | +76.6% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2007 (20 periods). | 21 August 2026 | HMRC |
| Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence£ a week | £5272015 | £7672025 | +239.5 | +45.4% | The highest value in the series, which begins in 2002 (24 periods). Has risen for 14 consecutive years, since 2011. | 23 October 2025 | ONS |
| Capital Gains Tax receipts£ million | £7.1bnYear ending March 2016 | £24.3bnYear ending March 2026 | +17,250 | +244.3% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2007 (20 periods). | 21 August 2026 | HMRC |
| Incapacity benefits expenditure£ million | £14.3bnYear ending March 2015 | £29.7bnYear ending March 2025 | +15,428.2 | +108.1% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1949 (77 periods). Has risen for 18 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2007. | 26 March 2026 | DWP |
| Great Britain populationpeople | 62,775,5072014 | 67,353,5822024 | +4,578,075 | +7.3% | The highest value in the series, which begins in 1937 (88 periods). Has risen for 42 consecutive years, since 1982. | 26 September 2025 | ONS |
| Spending on public order and safety£ billion | £30.2bnYear ending March 2016 | £55.7bnYear ending March 2026 | +25.5 | +84.4% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods). Has risen for 9 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2017. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury |
| UK populationpeople | 64,618,6932014 | 69,281,4372024 | +4,662,744 | +7.2% | The highest value in the series, which begins in 1851 (156 periods). Has risen for 42 consecutive years, since 1982. | 26 September 2025 | ONS |
| Spending on environment protection£ billion | £11.6bnYear ending March 2016 | £19.2bnYear ending March 2026 | +7.6 | +65.5% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods). Has risen for 7 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2019. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury |
| Spending on public order and safety, real terms£ billion, 2024-25 prices | £41.9bnYear ending March 2016 | £55.7bnYear ending March 2026 | +13.8 | +32.9% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods). Has risen for 9 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2017. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury |
| Income Tax receipts£ million | £168.5bnYear ending March 2016 | £326.9bnYear ending March 2026 | +158,481 | +94.1% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2007 (20 periods). Has risen for 14 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2012. | 21 August 2026 | HMRC |
| Gross domestic product, real terms£ million | £629.7bn2016 Q2 | £712.5bn2026 Q2 | +82,848 | +13.2% | The highest value in the series, which begins in 1955 Q1 (286 periods). Has risen for 10 consecutive quarters, since 2023 Q4. | 12 August 2026 | ONS |
| Average weekly pay£ | £4942016 Q2 | £7532026 Q2 | +259 | +52.4% | The highest value in the series, which begins in 2000 Q1 (106 periods). Has risen for 21 consecutive quarters, since 2021 Q1. | 17 August 2026 | ONS |
| Benefit expenditure on working-age people£ million | £52.4bnYear ending March 2015 | £119.8bnYear ending March 2025 | +67,362.4 | +128.5% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1979 (47 periods). Has risen for 11 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2014. | 26 March 2026 | DWP |
| Diesel pump pricepence a litre | 113.2pWeek beginning 19 September 2016 | 183.5pWeek beginning 31 August 2026 | +70.3 | +62.1% | Has risen for 7 consecutive weeks, since Week beginning 13 July 2026. Higher than 98% of the 1213 values in the series, which begins in Week beginning 9 June 2003. | 2 September 2026 | DESNZ |
| Carer's Allowance expenditure£ million | £2.3bnYear ending March 2015 | £4.2bnYear ending March 2025 | +1,920.1 | +82.8% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1949 (77 periods). Has risen for 36 consecutive years, since Year ending March 1989. | 26 March 2026 | DWP |
| Total benefit expenditure£ million | £168.4bnYear ending March 2015 | £289.3bnYear ending March 2025 | +120,918.9 | +71.8% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1949 (77 periods). Has risen for 11 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2014. | 26 March 2026 | DWP |
| Spending on education£ billion | £84.9bnYear ending March 2016 | £125.7bnYear ending March 2026 | +40.8 | +48.1% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods). Has risen for 9 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2017. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury |
| State Pension expenditure£ million | £86.5bnYear ending March 2015 | £136.6bnYear ending March 2025 | +50,068.5 | +57.9% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1949 (77 periods). Has risen for 74 consecutive years, since Year ending March 1951. | 26 March 2026 | DWP |
| Benefit expenditure on pensioners£ million | £114.1bnYear ending March 2015 | £164.9bnYear ending March 2025 | +50,828.8 | +44.5% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1979 (47 periods). Has risen for 46 consecutive years (the whole series). | 26 March 2026 | DWP |
| Consumer Prices Index: miscellaneous goods and services (division 12)index | 100.8July 2016 | 126.6July 2026 | +25.8 | +25.6% | The highest value in the series, which begins in January 1988 (463 periods). Has risen for 8 consecutive months, since November 2025. | 18 August 2026 | ONS |
| Average house price£ | £196,106June 2016 | £272,188June 2026 | +76,082 | +38.8% | The highest value in the series, which begins in April 1968 (699 periods). Has risen for 3 consecutive months, since March 2026. | 20 August 2026 | HM Land Registry |
| Total benefit expenditure, real terms£ million | £239.4bnYear ending March 2015 | £304.7bnYear ending March 2025 | +65,280.6 | +27.3% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1949 (77 periods). Has risen for 8 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2017. | 26 March 2026 | DWP |
| Spending on defence£ billion | £36.6bnYear ending March 2016 | £65.4bnYear ending March 2026 | +28.8 | +78.7% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods). Has risen for 10 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2016. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury |
| Total HMRC receipts£ million | £532.5bnYear ending March 2016 | £937.8bnYear ending March 2026 | +405,259 | +76.1% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2007 (20 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2021. | 21 August 2026 | HMRC |
| Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence£ a year | £27,6152015 | £39,0392025 | +11,424 | +41.4% | The highest value in the series, which begins in 2002 (24 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since 2021. | 23 October 2025 | ONS |
| Spending on social protection£ billion | £264.9bnYear ending March 2016 | £407.3bnYear ending March 2026 | +142.4 | +53.8% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods). Has risen for 23 consecutive years (the whole series). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury |
| Housing support expenditure£ million | £24.3bnYear ending March 2015 | £36bnYear ending March 2025 | +11,701.2 | +48.1% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1949 (77 periods). Has risen for 6 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2019. | 26 March 2026 | DWP |
| Carer's Allowance caseloadpeople | 1,108,000Year ending March 2015 | 1,325,000Year ending March 2025 | +217,000 | +19.6% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1949 (77 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2020. | 26 March 2026 | DWP |
Crime 41 series
| Series | Ten years earlier | Latest | Change | % or points | Historical context | Last updated | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult proven reoffending ratepercent | Not available: crosses a methodology break on 2015-10-01 | 29.7%2024 Q3 | The highest value in the series, which begins in 2015 Q4 (36 periods). Has risen for 7 consecutive quarters, since 2022 Q4. | 30 July 2026 | Ministry of Justice | ||
| Arrests for notifiable offencesarrests | 941,692Year ending March 2015 | 754,046Year ending March 2025 | −187,646 | −19.9% | Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2021. | 19 August 2026 | Home Office |
| Average custodial sentence length (indictable offences)months | 19Year ending March 2016 | 22Year ending March 2026 | +3.1 | +16.1% | Series begins Year ending March 2016; 11 periods. | 30 July 2026 | Ministry of Justice |
| Convictionsoffenders | Not available: crosses a methodology break on 2017-04-01 | 1,195,840Year ending March 2026 | Series begins Year ending March 2018; 9 periods. | 30 July 2026 | Ministry of Justice | ||
| Crime Survey estimate of all crime (excluding fraud)incidents | 6,529,000Year ending March 2016 | 4,333,000Year ending March 2026 | −2,196,000 | −33.6% | The lowest value in the series, which begins in 1981 (31 periods). | 23 July 2026 | ONS |
| Crime Survey estimate of all crime (including fraud)incidents | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | 9,615,000Year ending March 2026 | Has risen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023. | 23 July 2026 | ONS | ||
| Crime Survey estimate of theftincidents | 3,698,000Year ending March 2016 | 2,628,000Year ending March 2026 | −1,070,000 | −28.9% | The lowest value in the series, which begins in 1981 (31 periods). | 23 July 2026 | ONS |
| Crime Survey estimate of violenceincidents | 1,468,000Year ending March 2016 | 989,000Year ending March 2026 | −479,000 | −32.6% | The lowest value in the series, which begins in 1981 (31 periods). | 23 July 2026 | ONS |
| Crimes and offences recorded in Scotland per 10,000 peopleper 10,000 population | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | 568.5Year ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2017 (10 periods). | 23 June 2026 | Scottish Government | ||
| Crimes recorded by the police in Northern Irelandcrimes | 103,177Year ending March 2015 | 95,968Year ending March 2025 | −7,209 | −7.0% | Lower than 92% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2002. | 28 November 2025 | Police Service of Northern Ireland |
| Crimes recorded by the police in Scotlandcrimes | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | 315,357Year ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2017 (10 periods). | 23 June 2026 | Scottish Government | ||
| Crimes recorded in Northern Ireland per 1,000 peopleper 1,000 population | 56Year ending March 2015 | 50Year ending March 2025 | −6 | −10.7% | Equal to the lowest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2002. | 28 November 2025 | Police Service of Northern Ireland |
| Criminal damage and arson (police-recorded)offences | 540,800Year ending March 2016 | 456,843Year ending March 2026 | −83,957 | −15.5% | The lowest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods). Has fallen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022. | 23 July 2026 | ONS |
| Crown Court disposalscases | 32,1002016 Q1 | 29,6002026 Q1 | −2,500 | −7.8% | Higher than 93% of the 41 values in the series, which begins in 2016 Q1. | 25 June 2026 | Ministry of Justice |
| Crown Court median days from offence to completiondays | 2432016 Q1 | 3462026 Q1 | +103 | +42.4% | Has risen for 5 consecutive quarters, since 2024 Q4. Higher than 73% of the 41 values in the series, which begins in 2016 Q1. | 25 June 2026 | Ministry of Justice |
| Crown Court receiptscases | 28,6812016 Q1 | 29,4262026 Q1 | +745 | +2.6% | Has fallen for 3 consecutive quarters, since 2025 Q2. Higher than 80% of the 41 values in the series, which begins in 2016 Q1. | 25 June 2026 | Ministry of Justice |
| Custody ratepercent | 7.2%Year ending March 2016 | 7.5%Year ending March 2026 | +0.3 | +0.3 points | Has risen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023. | 30 July 2026 | Ministry of Justice |
| Drug offences (police-recorded)offences | 149,726Year ending March 2016 | 231,130Year ending March 2026 | +81,404 | +54.4% | Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022. Higher than 88% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003. | 23 July 2026 | ONS |
| Foreign national prison populationpeople | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | 10,134June 2026 | The lowest value in the series, which begins in June 2025 (5 periods). | 30 July 2026 | Ministry of Justice | ||
| Homicide (police-recorded)offences | 577Year ending March 2016 | 499Year ending March 2026 | −78 | −13.5% | Has fallen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022. Higher than 60% of the 128 values in the series, which begins in 1898. | 23 July 2026 | ONS |
| Immediate custodial sentencesoffenders | Not available: crosses a methodology break on 2017-04-01 | 89,164Year ending March 2026 | Has risen for 5 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2021. | 30 July 2026 | Ministry of Justice | ||
| Magistrates' court open casescases | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | 370,7222026 Q1 | The highest value in the series, which begins in 2019 Q1 (29 periods). Has risen for 12 consecutive quarters, since 2023 Q1. | 25 June 2026 | Ministry of Justice | ||
| Offences involving a knife or sharp instrumentoffences | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | 48,774Year ending March 2026 | Series begins Year ending March 2020; 7 periods. | 23 July 2026 | ONS | ||
| Police officers (full-time equivalent)officers (FTE) | 124,066Year ending March 2016 | 145,886Year ending March 2026 | +21,819.4 | +17.6% | Higher than 90% of the 31 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1996. | 22 July 2026 | Home Office |
| Police use of force reportsreports | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | 812,447Year ending March 2025 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (5 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years (the whole series). | 19 August 2026 | Home Office | ||
| Police-recorded crime (excluding fraud)offences | 3,898,526Year ending March 2016 | 5,235,213Year ending March 2026 | +1,336,687 | +34.3% | Has fallen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023. Higher than 87% of the 129 values in the series, which begins in 1898. | 23 July 2026 | ONS |
| Possession of weapons (police-recorded)offences | 25,835Year ending March 2016 | 62,347Year ending March 2026 | +36,512 | +141.3% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods). | 23 July 2026 | ONS |
| Prison population on remandpeople | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | 15,386June 2026 | Series begins June 2025; 13 periods. | 30 July 2026 | Ministry of Justice | ||
| Probation caseloadpeople | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | 258,332March 2026 | Series begins March 2026; 1 periods. | 30 July 2026 | Ministry of Justice | ||
| Prosecutionsdefendants | Not available: crosses a methodology break on 2017-04-01 | 1,360,615Year ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2018 (9 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2021. | 30 July 2026 | Ministry of Justice | ||
| Proven reoffending ratepercent | Not available: crosses a methodology break on 2015-10-01 | 29.9%2024 Q3 | The highest value in the series, which begins in 2015 Q4 (36 periods). Has risen for 7 consecutive quarters, since 2022 Q4. | 30 July 2026 | Ministry of Justice | ||
| Public order offences (police-recorded)offences | 205,247Year ending March 2016 | 449,426Year ending March 2026 | +244,179 | +119.0% | Has fallen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022. Higher than 75% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003. | 23 July 2026 | ONS |
| Residential burglary (police-recorded)offences | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | 153,966Year ending March 2026 | Has fallen for 9 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2002. Higher than 56% of the 113 values in the series, which begins in 1898. | 23 July 2026 | ONS | ||
| Robbery (police-recorded)offences | 51,234Year ending March 2016 | 87,362Year ending March 2026 | +36,128 | +70.5% | Higher than 94% of the 128 values in the series, which begins in 1898. | 23 July 2026 | ONS |
| Sentenced prison populationpeople | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | 70,003June 2026 | Series begins June 2025; 13 periods. | 30 July 2026 | Ministry of Justice | ||
| Sexual offences (police-recorded)offences | 107,326Year ending March 2016 | 217,567Year ending March 2026 | +110,241 | +102.7% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods). | 23 July 2026 | ONS |
| Stop and search arrest ratepercent | 13.8%Year ending March 2015 | 14.9%Year ending March 2025 | +1.1 | +1.1 points | Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2021. Higher than 83% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2002. | 6 November 2025 | Home Office |
| Stop and searchessearches | 541,144Year ending March 2015 | 528,582Year ending March 2025 | −12,562 | −2.3% | Series begins Year ending March 2010; 16 periods. | 6 November 2025 | Home Office |
| Theft offences (police-recorded)offences | 1,762,925Year ending March 2016 | 1,637,773Year ending March 2026 | −125,152 | −7.1% | Higher than 67% of the 129 values in the series, which begins in 1898. | 23 July 2026 | ONS |
| Vehicle offences (police-recorded)offences | 366,689Year ending March 2016 | 312,250Year ending March 2026 | −54,439 | −14.8% | The lowest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods). Has fallen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023. | 23 July 2026 | ONS |
| Violence against the person (police-recorded)offences | 991,624Year ending March 2016 | 1,962,413Year ending March 2026 | +970,789 | +97.9% | Higher than 98% of the 129 values in the series, which begins in 1898. | 23 July 2026 | ONS |
Migration 33 series
| Series | Ten years earlier | Latest | Change | % or points | Historical context | Last updated | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asylum backlogpeople | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | 40,168Year ending June 2026 | Has fallen for 5 consecutive years, since 2022. | 27 August 2026 | Home Office | ||
| Asylum claimspeople | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | 85,891Year ending June 2026 | Higher than 89% of the 44 values in the series, which begins in 1984. | 27 August 2026 | Home Office | ||
| Asylum claims from unaccompanied childrenpeople | 6992016 Q2 | 9552026 Q2 | +256 | +36.6% | Higher than 72% of the 82 values in the series, which begins in 2006 Q1. | 27 August 2026 | Home Office |
| Asylum grant rate at initial decisionpercent | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | 38.1%Year ending June 2026 | Series begins 2010; 18 periods. | 27 August 2026 | Home Office | ||
| Asylum grants at initial decisionpeople | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | 42,394Year ending June 2026 | Series begins 2010; 18 periods. | 27 August 2026 | Home Office | ||
| Asylum refusals by nationalitypeople | 5,0482016 Q2 | 12,9702026 Q2 | +7,922 | +156.9% | Has fallen for 3 consecutive quarters, since 2025 Q3. Higher than 79% of the 102 values in the series, which begins in 2001 Q1. | 27 August 2026 | Home Office |
| Asylum seekers accommodated in hotelspeople | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | 16,021Year ending June 2026 | The lowest value in the series, which begins in 2022 (6 periods). Has fallen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series). | 27 August 2026 | Home Office | ||
| Asylum seekers receiving supportpeople | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | 93,293Year ending June 2026 | Series begins 2010; 18 periods. | 27 August 2026 | Home Office | ||
| Asylum seekers supported in each council areapeople | 42,6512016 Q2 | 93,2932026 Q2 | +50,642 | +118.7% | Has fallen for 3 consecutive quarters, since 2025 Q3. Higher than 70% of the 50 values in the series, which begins in 2014 Q1. | 27 August 2026 | Home Office |
| Asylum-related returnsreturns | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | 12,568Year ending June 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in 2010 (18 periods). Has risen for 7 consecutive years, since 2020. | 27 August 2026 | Home Office | ||
| Emigrationpeople | 494,0002015 | 642,0002025 | +148,000 | +30.0% | Has fallen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2025. Higher than 93% of the 102 values in the series, which begins in 1964. | 21 May 2026 | ONS |
| Enforced returnsreturns | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | 9,669Year ending June 2026 | Higher than 38% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in 2004. | 27 August 2026 | Home Office | ||
| Entry clearance visas granted (all types)visas | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | 2,932,329Year ending June 2026 | Has fallen for 4 consecutive years, since 2023. | 27 August 2026 | Home Office | ||
| Entry clearance visas refusedvisas | 114,3352016 Q2 | 155,4682026 Q2 | +41,133 | +36.0% | Higher than 88% of the 86 values in the series, which begins in 2005 Q1. | 27 August 2026 | Home Office |
| Family visas grantedvisas | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | 57,590Year ending June 2026 | Has fallen for 3 consecutive years, since 2024. Higher than 70% of the 23 values in the series, which begins in 2005. | 27 August 2026 | Home Office | ||
| Foreign national offender returnsreturns | 1,7662016 Q2 | 1,3822026 Q2 | −384 | −21.7% | Higher than 70% of the 66 values in the series, which begins in 2010 Q1. | 27 August 2026 | Home Office |
| Immigrationpeople | 797,0002015 | 813,0002025 | +16,000 | +2.0% | Has fallen for 11 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023. Higher than 77% of the 102 values in the series, which begins in 1964. | 21 May 2026 | ONS |
| Initial decisions on asylum claimspeople | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | 115,872Year ending June 2026 | Series begins 2010; 18 periods. | 27 August 2026 | Home Office | ||
| Initial decisions on asylum claims from small boat arrivalsdecisions | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | 6,9082025 Q4 | Higher than 61% of the 31 values in the series, which begins in 2018 Q2. | 27 August 2026 | Home Office | ||
| Modern slavery referral outcomes for small boat arrivalsreferrals | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | 2,4862025 Q4 | Higher than 90% of the 30 values in the series, which begins in 2018 Q3. | 27 August 2026 | Home Office | ||
| Net migrationpeople | 303,0002015 | 171,0002025 | −132,000 | −43.6% | Has fallen for 11 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023. Higher than 44% of the 102 values in the series, which begins in 1964. | 21 May 2026 | ONS |
| People entering immigration detentionentries | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | 22,037Year ending June 2026 | Series begins 2010; 18 periods. | 27 August 2026 | Home Office | ||
| People in immigration detentionpeople | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | 2,152Year ending June 2026 | Series begins 2010; 18 periods. | 27 August 2026 | Home Office | ||
| People leaving immigration detentionpeople | 7,6122016 Q2 | 4,6912026 Q2 | −2,921 | −38.4% | Higher than 14% of the 66 values in the series, which begins in 2010 Q1. | 27 August 2026 | Home Office |
| People offered safe and legal (humanitarian) routespeople | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | 124,930Year ending June 2026 | Series begins 2010; 18 periods. | 27 August 2026 | Home Office | ||
| People resettled in each council areapeople | 1,0442016 Q2 | 5692026 Q2 | −475 | −45.5% | Higher than 31% of the 48 values in the series, which begins in 2014 Q1. | 27 August 2026 | Home Office |
| Returns by destination groupreturns | 14,6052016 Q2 | 14,5942026 Q2 | −11 | −0.1% | Higher than 49% of the 90 values in the series, which begins in 2004 Q1. | 27 August 2026 | Home Office |
| Small boat arrivalspeople | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | 33,374Year ending June 2026 | Series begins 2018; 10 periods. | 27 August 2026 | Home Office | ||
| Small boat arrivals (weekly)people | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | 250Week ending 23 August 2026 | Has fallen for 3 consecutive weeks, since Week ending 2 August 2026. Higher than 52% of the 451 values in the series, which begins in Week ending 7 January 2018. | 28 August 2026 | Home Office | ||
| Study visas grantedvisas | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | 385,974Year ending June 2026 | Higher than 70% of the 23 values in the series, which begins in 2005. | 27 August 2026 | Home Office | ||
| Visitor visas grantedvisas | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | 2,185,158Year ending June 2026 | Series begins 2014; 14 periods. | 27 August 2026 | Home Office | ||
| Voluntary returnsreturns | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | 30,936Year ending June 2026 | Has risen for 7 consecutive years, since 2020. Higher than 88% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in 2004. | 27 August 2026 | Home Office | ||
| Work visas grantedvisas | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | 234,841Year ending June 2026 | Has fallen for 4 consecutive years, since 2023. Higher than 65% of the 23 values in the series, which begins in 2005. | 27 August 2026 | Home Office | ||
Justice 6 series
| Series | Ten years earlier | Latest | Change | % or points | Historical context | Last updated | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average sentence length of prisoners released from determinate sentencesmonths | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | 302024 | The highest value in the series, which begins in 2020 (5 periods). | 17 August 2026 | Ministry of Justice | ||
| Charge ratepercent | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | 8.5%Year ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2024 (3 periods). | 23 July 2026 | Home Office | ||
| Crown Court median waiting timeweeks | 122016 Q1 | 112026 Q1 | −1.9 | −14.9% | Higher than 76% of the 41 values in the series, which begins in 2016 Q1. | 25 June 2026 | Ministry of Justice |
| Crown Court median waiting time for trialweeks | 162016 Q1 | 222026 Q1 | +5.6 | +34.8% | Higher than 90% of the 41 values in the series, which begins in 2016 Q1. | 25 June 2026 | Ministry of Justice |
| Crown Court open casescases | 48,2552016 Q1 | 80,0612026 Q1 | +31,806 | +65.9% | Higher than 98% of the 41 values in the series, which begins in 2016 Q1. | 25 June 2026 | Ministry of Justice |
| Homicides (Homicide Index)offences | 504Year ending March 2015 | 522Year ending March 2025 | +18 | +3.6% | Has fallen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022. Higher than 29% of the 59 values in the series, which begins in 1967. | 5 February 2026 | ONS |
Population 2 series
| Series | Ten years earlier | Latest | Change | % or points | Historical context | Last updated | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Britain populationpeople | 62,775,5072014 | 67,353,5822024 | +4,578,075 | +7.3% | The highest value in the series, which begins in 1937 (88 periods). Has risen for 42 consecutive years, since 1982. | 26 September 2025 | ONS |
| UK populationpeople | 64,618,6932014 | 69,281,4372024 | +4,662,744 | +7.2% | The highest value in the series, which begins in 1851 (156 periods). Has risen for 42 consecutive years, since 1982. | 26 September 2025 | ONS |
Work 14 series
| Series | Ten years earlier | Latest | Change | % or points | Historical context | Last updated | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay£ | £4942016 Q2 | £7532026 Q2 | +259 | +52.4% | The highest value in the series, which begins in 2000 Q1 (106 periods). Has risen for 21 consecutive quarters, since 2021 Q1. | 17 August 2026 | ONS |
| Average weekly pay, real terms£ | £4612016 Q2 | £4952026 Q2 | +34 | +7.4% | Equal to the highest value in the series, which begins in 2000 Q1. | 17 August 2026 | ONS |
| Claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64percent | 1.8%July 2016 | 3.9%July 2026 | +2.1 | +2.1 points | Higher than 81% of the 160 values in the series, which begins in April 2013. | 18 August 2026 | ONS |
| Economic inactivity ratepercent | 21.7%2016 Q2 | 20.9%2026 Q2 | −0.8 | −0.8 points | Lower than 96% of the 222 values in the series, which begins in 1971 Q1. | 17 August 2026 | ONS |
| Economically inactive because of long-term sicknesspeople | 2,042,0002016 Q2 | 2,774,0002026 Q2 | +732,000 | +35.8% | Higher than 93% of the 133 values in the series, which begins in 1993 Q2. | 17 August 2026 | ONS |
| Employment ratepercent | 74.4%2016 Q2 | 75.1%2026 Q2 | +0.7 | +0.7 points | Higher than 94% of the 222 values in the series, which begins in 1971 Q1. | 17 August 2026 | ONS |
| Job vacanciesvacancies | 748,0002016 Q2 | 711,0002026 Q2 | −37,000 | −4.9% | Higher than 59% of the 101 values in the series, which begins in 2001 Q2. | 17 August 2026 | ONS |
| Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence£ a year | £27,6152015 | £39,0392025 | +11,424 | +41.4% | The highest value in the series, which begins in 2002 (24 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since 2021. | 23 October 2025 | ONS |
| Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence£ a week | £5272015 | £7672025 | +239.5 | +45.4% | The highest value in the series, which begins in 2002 (24 periods). Has risen for 14 consecutive years, since 2011. | 23 October 2025 | ONS |
| People claiming unemployment-related benefitspeople | 766,105July 2016 | 1,690,970July 2026 | +924,865 | +120.7% | Higher than 77% of the 160 values in the series, which begins in April 2013. | 18 August 2026 | ONS |
| People economically inactivepeople | 8,928,0002016 Q2 | 9,111,0002026 Q2 | +183,000 | +2.0% | Higher than 83% of the 222 values in the series, which begins in 1971 Q1. | 17 August 2026 | ONS |
| People in employmentpeople | 31,813,0002016 Q2 | 34,469,0002026 Q2 | +2,656,000 | +8.3% | The highest value in the series, which begins in 1971 Q1 (222 periods). Has risen for 3 consecutive quarters, since 2025 Q3. | 17 August 2026 | ONS |
| People unemployedpeople | 1,645,0002016 Q2 | 1,772,0002026 Q2 | +127,000 | +7.7% | Higher than 52% of the 222 values in the series, which begins in 1971 Q1. | 17 August 2026 | ONS |
| Unemployment ratepercent | 4.9%2016 Q2 | 4.9%2026 Q2 | 0 | 0.0 points | Higher than 29% of the 222 values in the series, which begins in 1971 Q1. | 17 August 2026 | ONS |
Tax 11 series
| Series | Ten years earlier | Latest | Change | % or points | Historical context | Last updated | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gains Tax receipts£ million | £7.1bnYear ending March 2016 | £24.3bnYear ending March 2026 | +17,250 | +244.3% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2007 (20 periods). | 21 August 2026 | HMRC |
| Central government receipts£ million | £61.6bnJuly 2016 | £104.3bnJuly 2026 | +42,695 | +69.3% | Has risen for 3 consecutive months, since April 2026. Higher than 99% of the 352 values in the series, which begins in April 1997. | 20 August 2026 | ONS |
| Corporation Tax receipts£ million | £43bnYear ending March 2016 | £95.1bnYear ending March 2026 | +52,089 | +121.1% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2007 (20 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2021. | 21 August 2026 | HMRC |
| Fuel duty receipts£ million | £27.6bnYear ending March 2016 | £24.6bnYear ending March 2026 | −3,065 | −11.1% | Higher than 20% of the 20 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2007. | 21 August 2026 | HMRC |
| Income Tax receipts£ million | £168.5bnYear ending March 2016 | £326.9bnYear ending March 2026 | +158,481 | +94.1% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2007 (20 periods). Has risen for 14 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2012. | 21 August 2026 | HMRC |
| Inheritance Tax receipts£ million | £4.7bnYear ending March 2016 | £8.5bnYear ending March 2026 | +3,817 | +82.1% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2007 (20 periods). Has risen for 6 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2020. | 21 August 2026 | HMRC |
| National Insurance receipts£ million | £113.7bnYear ending March 2016 | £200.8bnYear ending March 2026 | +87,128 | +76.6% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2007 (20 periods). | 21 August 2026 | HMRC |
| Stamp Duty Land Tax receipts£ million | £10.7bnYear ending March 2016 | £15.2bnYear ending March 2026 | +4,477 | +41.9% | Higher than 95% of the 20 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2007. | 21 August 2026 | HMRC |
| Tobacco duty receipts£ million | £9.5bnYear ending March 2016 | £7.6bnYear ending March 2026 | −1,918 | −20.2% | The lowest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2007 (20 periods). Has fallen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022. | 21 August 2026 | HMRC |
| Total HMRC receipts£ million | £532.5bnYear ending March 2016 | £937.8bnYear ending March 2026 | +405,259 | +76.1% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2007 (20 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2021. | 21 August 2026 | HMRC |
| VAT receipts£ million | £114.9bnYear ending March 2016 | £179.9bnYear ending March 2026 | +64,920 | +56.5% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2007 (20 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2021. | 21 August 2026 | HMRC |
Public finances 25 series
| Series | Ten years earlier | Latest | Change | % or points | Historical context | Last updated | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borrowing forecasts, £ billion£ billion | £97.5bnYear ending March 2015 | £152.7bnYear ending March 2025 | +55.3 | +56.7% | Has risen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022. Higher than 96% of the 55 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1971. | 26 March 2026 | OBR |
| Borrowing forecasts, per cent of GDPper cent of GDP | 5.2%Year ending March 2015 | 5.2%Year ending March 2025 | 0.0 | 0.0 points | Higher than 80% of the 49 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1977. | 26 March 2026 | OBR |
| Borrowing since 1900, per cent of GDPper cent of GDP | 4.2%Year ending March 2016 | 4.2%Year ending March 2026 | +0.1 | +0.1 points | Higher than 72% of the 126 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1901. | 27 August 2026 | OBR |
| Debt forecasts, per cent of GDPper cent of GDP | 81.1%Year ending March 2015 | 93.2%Year ending March 2025 | +12.1 | +12.1 points | Higher than 84% of the 25 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2001. | 26 March 2026 | OBR |
| Debt interest forecasts£ billion | £46.6bnYear ending March 2015 | £85.4bnYear ending March 2025 | +38.8 | +83.3% | Series begins Year ending March 2011; 15 periods. | 26 March 2026 | OBR |
| Debt interest paid£ million | £4.9bnJuly 2016 | £10.3bnJuly 2026 | +5,325 | +107.7% | Higher than 92% of the 352 values in the series, which begins in April 1997. | 20 August 2026 | ONS |
| Earnings growth forecastsper cent | 2.1%2014 | 5.1%2024 | +3.0 | +3.0 points | Series begins 2009; 16 periods. | 26 March 2026 | OBR |
| Employment forecastspeople | 30,818,2502014 | 33,615,5002024 | +2,797,250 | +9.1% | The highest value in the series, which begins in 2009 (16 periods). Has risen for 3 consecutive years, since 2021. | 26 March 2026 | OBR |
| GDP growth forecastsper cent | 3.2%2014 | 1.1%2024 | −2.1 | −2.1 points | Higher than 21% of the 43 values in the series, which begins in 1982. | 26 March 2026 | OBR |
| House price forecastsper cent | 8%2014 | 0.7%2024 | −7.3 | −7.3 points | Series begins 2009; 16 periods. | 26 March 2026 | OBR |
| Household income forecastsper cent | 2.4%2014 | 4.1%2024 | +1.7 | +1.7 points | Series begins 2009; 16 periods. | 26 March 2026 | OBR |
| Income tax forecasts£ billion | £163.6bnYear ending March 2015 | £305.9bnYear ending March 2025 | +142.3 | +87.0% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2009 (17 periods). Has risen for 12 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2013. | 26 March 2026 | OBR |
| Inflation forecastsper cent | 0%2015 | 3.4%2025 | +3.3 | +3.3 points | Series begins 2009; 17 periods. | 26 March 2026 | OBR |
| National debt since 1900, per cent of GDPper cent of GDP | 80.6%Year ending March 2016 | 93.4%Year ending March 2026 | +12.8 | +12.8 points | Higher than 60% of the 126 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1901. | 27 August 2026 | OBR |
| National Insurance forecasts£ billion | £110.3bnYear ending March 2015 | £171.4bnYear ending March 2025 | +61.1 | +55.5% | Series begins Year ending March 2009; 17 periods. | 26 March 2026 | OBR |
| Public sector net borrowing£ million | -£721mJuly 2016 | -£1.8bnJuly 2026 | −1,079 | −149.7% | Has risen for 3 consecutive months, since April 2026. Higher than 78% of the 403 values in the series, which begins in January 1993. | 20 August 2026 | ONS |
| Public sector net debt£ billion | £1.61tnJuly 2016 | £2.98tnJuly 2026 | +1,374.9 | +85.4% | Higher than 100% of the 419 values in the series, which begins in March 1975. | 20 August 2026 | ONS |
| Public sector net debt as a share of GDPpercent | 80%July 2016 | 94.1%July 2026 | +14.1 | +14.1 points | Higher than 90% of the 401 values in the series, which begins in March 1993. | 20 August 2026 | ONS |
| Public sector receipts since 1900, per cent of GDPper cent of GDP | 36.7%Year ending March 2016 | 40.1%Year ending March 2026 | +3.4 | +3.4 points | Higher than 92% of the 126 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1901. | 27 August 2026 | OBR |
| Public spending since 1900, per cent of GDPper cent of GDP | 40.8%Year ending March 2016 | 44.3%Year ending March 2026 | +3.5 | +3.5 points | Higher than 88% of the 126 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1901. | 27 August 2026 | OBR |
| Receipts forecasts, £ billion£ billion | £688.7bnYear ending March 2015 | £1.14tnYear ending March 2025 | +450.4 | +65.4% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1990 (36 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2021. | 26 March 2026 | OBR |
| Spending forecasts, £ billion£ billion | £786.1bnYear ending March 2015 | £1.29tnYear ending March 2025 | +505.6 | +64.3% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1990 (36 periods). Has risen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022. | 26 March 2026 | OBR |
| Unemployment forecastsper cent | 6.2%2014 | 4.3%2024 | −1.9 | −1.9 points | Series begins 2009; 16 periods. | 26 March 2026 | OBR |
| VAT forecasts£ billion | £111.2bnYear ending March 2015 | £173.3bnYear ending March 2025 | +62.1 | +55.9% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2009 (17 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2021. | 26 March 2026 | OBR |
| Welfare spending forecasts£ billion | £213.9bnYear ending March 2015 | £314.8bnYear ending March 2025 | +100.9 | +47.1% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2011 (15 periods). Has risen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022. | 26 March 2026 | OBR |
Spending 121 series
| Series | Ten years earlier | Latest | Change | % or points | Historical context | Last updated | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting adjustments£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £132.5bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Central government current expenditure£ million | £57.4bnJuly 2016 | £97bnJuly 2026 | +39,594 | +69.0% | Higher than 99% of the 352 values in the series, which begins in April 1997. | 20 August 2026 | ONS |
| Debt interest as a share of GDPpercent of GDP | 2.8%Year ending March 2016 | 4.2%Year ending March 2026 | +1.4 | +1.4 points | Has fallen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023. Higher than 88% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury |
| Defence spending as a share of GDPpercent of GDP | 1.9%Year ending March 2016 | 2.1%Year ending March 2026 | +0.2 | +0.2 points | Higher than 58% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury |
| Education spending as a share of GDPpercent of GDP | 4.4%Year ending March 2016 | 4.1%Year ending March 2026 | −0.3 | −0.3 points | Higher than 25% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury |
| Health spending as a share of GDPpercent of GDP | 7.1%Year ending March 2016 | 8.4%Year ending March 2026 | +1.3 | +1.3 points | Higher than 92% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury |
| Housing spending as a share of GDPper cent of GDP | 0.5%Year ending March 2016 | 0.7%Year ending March 2026 | +0.2 | +0.2 points | Higher than 75% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury |
| Public order spending as a share of GDPper cent of GDP | 1.6%Year ending March 2016 | 1.8%Year ending March 2026 | +0.2 | +0.2 points | Higher than 58% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury |
| Public sector debt interest, real terms£ billion, 2024-25 prices | £76.1bnYear ending March 2016 | £130.3bnYear ending March 2026 | +54.2 | +71.2% | Has fallen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023. Higher than 88% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury |
| Public sector expenditure on services£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £1.23tnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Social protection spending as a share of GDPpercent of GDP | 13.6%Year ending March 2016 | 13.3%Year ending March 2026 | −0.3 | −0.3 points | Has risen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023. Higher than 67% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury |
| Spending on Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £6.6bnYear ending March 2026 | Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on bank of England£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £12.3bnYear ending March 2026 | Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on Broadcasting and publishing services£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £5.3bnYear ending March 2026 | Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on central and other health services£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £7.3bnYear ending March 2026 | Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on central government debt interest£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £96.9bnYear ending March 2026 | Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on Civil defence£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £64mYear ending March 2026 | The lowest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on Communication£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £1.2bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on Community development£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £4.7bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on Cultural services£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £5.4bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on defence£ billion | £36.6bnYear ending March 2016 | £65.4bnYear ending March 2026 | +28.8 | +78.7% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods). Has risen for 10 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2016. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury |
| Spending on Defence n.e.c.£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £245mYear ending March 2026 | Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on defence, real terms£ billion, 2024-25 prices | £50.8bnYear ending March 2016 | £65.4bnYear ending March 2026 | +14.6 | +28.7% | Higher than 96% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury |
| Spending on economic affairs£ billion | £46.9bnYear ending March 2016 | £94bnYear ending March 2026 | +47.1 | +100.4% | Higher than 83% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury |
| Spending on Economic affairs n.e.c.£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £918mYear ending March 2026 | Has risen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on education£ billion | £84.9bnYear ending March 2016 | £125.7bnYear ending March 2026 | +40.8 | +48.1% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods). Has risen for 9 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2017. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury |
| Spending on Education n.e.c.£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £4.9bnYear ending March 2026 | Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on Education not definable by level£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £1.3bnYear ending March 2026 | Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on education, real terms£ billion, 2024-25 prices | £117.8bnYear ending March 2016 | £125.7bnYear ending March 2026 | +7.9 | +6.7% | Higher than 75% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury |
| Spending on environment protection£ billion | £11.6bnYear ending March 2016 | £19.2bnYear ending March 2026 | +7.6 | +65.5% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods). Has risen for 7 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2019. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury |
| Spending on Environment protection n.e.c.£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £4bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on family and children£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £35.5bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on Family and children£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £35.5bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on family benefits, income support and tax credits£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £17.3bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on family benefits, income support, Universal Credit and tax credits£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £84.3bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on fire protection£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £4.2bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on Foreign military aid£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £4bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on forestry£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £281mYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on Fuel and energy£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £6.6bnYear ending March 2026 | Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on General economic, commercial and labour affairs£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £17.9bnYear ending March 2026 | The lowest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has fallen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on general public services£ billion | £76.4bnYear ending March 2016 | £165.5bnYear ending March 2026 | +89.1 | +116.6% | Higher than 96% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury |
| Spending on General public services n.e.c.£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £5.3bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on General services£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £2.4bnYear ending March 2026 | The lowest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on government administration£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £19.9bnYear ending March 2026 | Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on health£ billion | £138.5bnYear ending March 2016 | £257.5bnYear ending March 2026 | +119 | +85.9% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods). Has risen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury |
| Spending on health, real terms£ billion, 2024-25 prices | £192.1bnYear ending March 2016 | £257.5bnYear ending March 2026 | +65.4 | +34.0% | Higher than 92% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury |
| Spending on Housing (sub-function)£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £14.5bnYear ending March 2026 | The lowest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on housing and community amenities£ billion | £9.9bnYear ending March 2016 | £22.5bnYear ending March 2026 | +12.6 | +127.3% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2021. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury |
| Spending on Housing and community amenities n.e.c.£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £1.3bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on housing and community amenities, real terms£ billion, 2024-25 prices | £13.7bnYear ending March 2016 | £22.5bnYear ending March 2026 | +8.8 | +64.2% | Higher than 92% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury |
| Spending on housing development£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £14.9bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on immigration and citizenship£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £4.8bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on incapacity, disability and injury benefits£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £66.3bnYear ending March 2026 | Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on international development£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £7.2bnYear ending March 2026 | Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on law courts£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £10bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on local authority housing£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £12bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on local government debt interest£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £1.1bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on local public transport£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £5.6bnYear ending March 2026 | Has risen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on local roads£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £8.1bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on market support£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £2.6bnYear ending March 2026 | Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on medical research£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £2.9bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on medical services£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £247.4bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on Military defence£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £58.2bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on Mining, manufacturing and construction£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £312mYear ending March 2026 | The lowest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on national roads£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £6.1bnYear ending March 2026 | Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on old age£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £172.2bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on other agriculture, food and fisheries policy£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £3.7bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on Other industries£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £302mYear ending March 2026 | Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on other police services£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £26.8bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on other social housing£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £2.9bnYear ending March 2026 | Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on other transport£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £2.7bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on other unemployment benefits£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £1.4bnYear ending March 2026 | Has risen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on pensions£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £154.9bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on police services£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £31.6bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on Pollution abatement£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £2.2bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on Post-secondary non-tertiary education£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £1.1bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on Pre-primary and primary education£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £43.4bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on primary education£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £33.8bnYear ending March 2026 | Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on prisons£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £8.4bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on Protection of biodiversity and landscape£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £606mYear ending March 2026 | Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on public corporation debt interest£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £502mYear ending March 2026 | Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on Public debt transactions£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £130.3bnYear ending March 2026 | Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on public order and safety£ billion | £30.2bnYear ending March 2016 | £55.7bnYear ending March 2026 | +25.5 | +84.4% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods). Has risen for 9 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2017. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury |
| Spending on Public order and safety n.e.c.£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £1.6bnYear ending March 2026 | Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on public order and safety, real terms£ billion, 2024-25 prices | £41.9bnYear ending March 2016 | £55.7bnYear ending March 2026 | +13.8 | +32.9% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods). Has risen for 9 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2017. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury |
| Spending on public sector debt interest£ billion | £54.9bnYear ending March 2016 | £130.3bnYear ending March 2026 | +75.4 | +137.3% | Higher than 96% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury |
| Spending on public sector pensions£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £19.4bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on R&D defence£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £2.9bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on R&D economic affairs£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £11.3bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on R&D education£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £2.6bnYear ending March 2026 | Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on R&D environment protection£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £484mYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on R&D general public services£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £510mYear ending March 2026 | Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on R&D housing and community amenities£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £9mYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on R&D public order and safety£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £1mYear ending March 2026 | Equal to the highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on R&D recreation, culture and religion£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £107mYear ending March 2026 | Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on railways£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £26.5bnYear ending March 2026 | Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on recreation, culture and religion£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £15.1bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on Recreation, culture and religion n.e.c.£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £257mYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on Recreational and sporting services£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £3.9bnYear ending March 2026 | Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on Religious and other community services£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £144mYear ending March 2026 | Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on Secondary education£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £60.8bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on sickness and disability£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £84.3bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on Social exclusion n.e.c.£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £86.8bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on social protection£ billion | £264.9bnYear ending March 2016 | £407.3bnYear ending March 2026 | +142.4 | +53.8% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods). Has risen for 23 consecutive years (the whole series). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury |
| Spending on Social protection n.e.c.£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £11.2bnYear ending March 2026 | Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on social protection, real terms£ billion, 2024-25 prices | £367.5bnYear ending March 2016 | £407.3bnYear ending March 2026 | +39.8 | +10.8% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods). Has risen for 6 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2020. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury |
| Spending on Street lighting£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £1.1bnYear ending March 2026 | Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on Subsidiary services to education£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £7bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on Survivors£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £1.4bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on Tertiary education£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £4.6bnYear ending March 2026 | Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on transport£ billion | £27.8bnYear ending March 2016 | £48.9bnYear ending March 2026 | +21.1 | +75.9% | Higher than 96% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury |
| Spending on Transport (sub-function)£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £48.9bnYear ending March 2026 | Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on transport, real terms£ billion, 2024-25 prices | £38.6bnYear ending March 2016 | £48.9bnYear ending March 2026 | +10.3 | +26.7% | Higher than 79% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury |
| Spending on under fives£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £9.6bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on unemployment£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £1.4bnYear ending March 2026 | Has risen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on Waste management£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £11.9bnYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Spending on Water supply£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £534mYear ending March 2026 | The lowest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods). | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury | ||
| Total managed expenditure£ billion | £793.7bnYear ending March 2016 | £1.36tnYear ending March 2026 | +566.4 | +71.4% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury |
| Total managed expenditure as a share of GDPpercent of GDP | 40.8%Year ending March 2016 | 44.3%Year ending March 2026 | +3.5 | +3.5 points | Higher than 83% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury |
| Total managed expenditure, real terms£ billion, 2024-25 prices | £1.1tnYear ending March 2016 | £1.36tnYear ending March 2026 | +259.1 | +23.5% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury |
| Transport spending as a share of GDPper cent of GDP | 1.4%Year ending March 2016 | 1.6%Year ending March 2026 | +0.2 | +0.2 points | Higher than 83% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003. | 2 September 2026 | HM Treasury |
Benefits 18 series
| Series | Ten years earlier | Latest | Change | % or points | Historical context | Last updated | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benefit expenditure on pensioners£ million | £114.1bnYear ending March 2015 | £164.9bnYear ending March 2025 | +50,828.8 | +44.5% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1979 (47 periods). Has risen for 46 consecutive years (the whole series). | 26 March 2026 | DWP |
| Benefit expenditure on working-age people£ million | £52.4bnYear ending March 2015 | £119.8bnYear ending March 2025 | +67,362.4 | +128.5% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1979 (47 periods). Has risen for 11 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2014. | 26 March 2026 | DWP |
| Carer's Allowance caseloadpeople | 1,108,000Year ending March 2015 | 1,325,000Year ending March 2025 | +217,000 | +19.6% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1949 (77 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2020. | 26 March 2026 | DWP |
| Carer's Allowance expenditure£ million | £2.3bnYear ending March 2015 | £4.2bnYear ending March 2025 | +1,920.1 | +82.8% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1949 (77 periods). Has risen for 36 consecutive years, since Year ending March 1989. | 26 March 2026 | DWP |
| Disability benefits caseloadpeople | 5,031,000Year ending March 2015 | 6,531,000Year ending March 2025 | +1,500,000 | +29.8% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1974 (52 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2021. | 26 March 2026 | DWP |
| Disability benefits expenditure£ million | £20.9bnYear ending March 2015 | £41.7bnYear ending March 2025 | +20,808.7 | +99.6% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1949 (77 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2021. | 26 March 2026 | DWP |
| Housing support caseloadhouseholds | 4,921,000Year ending March 2015 | 2,072,000Year ending March 2025 | −2,849,000 | −57.9% | The lowest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1979 (47 periods). Has fallen for 12 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2013. | 26 March 2026 | DWP |
| Housing support expenditure£ million | £24.3bnYear ending March 2015 | £36bnYear ending March 2025 | +11,701.2 | +48.1% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1949 (77 periods). Has risen for 6 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2019. | 26 March 2026 | DWP |
| Incapacity benefits caseloadpeople | 2,531,000Year ending March 2015 | 3,549,000Year ending March 2025 | +1,018,000 | +40.2% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1949 (77 periods). Has risen for 6 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2019. | 26 March 2026 | DWP |
| Incapacity benefits expenditure£ million | £14.3bnYear ending March 2015 | £29.7bnYear ending March 2025 | +15,428.2 | +108.1% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1949 (77 periods). Has risen for 18 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2007. | 26 March 2026 | DWP |
| Net social benefits paid£ million | £18.5bnJuly 2016 | £29.8bnJuly 2026 | +11,248 | +60.7% | The highest value in the series, which begins in April 1997 (352 periods). | 20 August 2026 | ONS |
| Pension Credit expenditure£ million | £6.6bnYear ending March 2015 | £6bnYear ending March 2025 | −568.4 | −8.6% | Has risen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022. Higher than 86% of the 77 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1949. | 26 March 2026 | DWP |
| State Pension caseloadpeople | 12,958,000Year ending March 2015 | 12,987,000Year ending March 2025 | +29,000 | +0.2% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1956 (70 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2021. | 26 March 2026 | DWP |
| State Pension expenditure£ million | £86.5bnYear ending March 2015 | £136.6bnYear ending March 2025 | +50,068.5 | +57.9% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1949 (77 periods). Has risen for 74 consecutive years, since Year ending March 1951. | 26 March 2026 | DWP |
| Total benefit expenditure£ million | £168.4bnYear ending March 2015 | £289.3bnYear ending March 2025 | +120,918.9 | +71.8% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1949 (77 periods). Has risen for 11 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2014. | 26 March 2026 | DWP |
| Total benefit expenditure, real terms£ million | £239.4bnYear ending March 2015 | £304.7bnYear ending March 2025 | +65,280.6 | +27.3% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1949 (77 periods). Has risen for 8 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2017. | 26 March 2026 | DWP |
| Universal Credit and equivalents, expenditure£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £90bnYear ending March 2025 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2020 (6 periods). | 26 March 2026 | DWP | ||
| Universal Credit caseloadhouseholds | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | 5,473,000Year ending March 2025 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2020 (6 periods). Has risen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series). | 26 March 2026 | DWP | ||
Housing 5 series
| Series | Ten years earlier | Latest | Change | % or points | Historical context | Last updated | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average house price£ | £196,106June 2016 | £272,188June 2026 | +76,082 | +38.8% | The highest value in the series, which begins in April 1968 (699 periods). Has risen for 3 consecutive months, since March 2026. | 20 August 2026 | HM Land Registry |
| Average private rent a month£ a month | £958July 2016 | £1,393July 2026 | +435 | +45.4% | The highest value in the series, which begins in January 2015 (139 periods). Has risen for 6 consecutive months, since January 2026. | 19 August 2026 | ONS |
| House price annual changepercent | 8.2%June 2016 | 2%June 2026 | −6.2 | −6.2 points | Higher than 24% of the 687 values in the series, which begins in April 1969. | 20 August 2026 | HM Land Registry |
| New social housing lettingslettings | 383,705Year ending March 2015 | 262,944Year ending March 2025 | −120,761 | −31.5% | Series begins Year ending March 2008; 18 periods. | 13 November 2025 | MHCLG |
| Private rent annual changepercent | 3.4%July 2016 | 3.7%July 2026 | +0.2 | +0.2 points | Higher than 65% of the 127 values in the series, which begins in January 2016. | 19 August 2026 | ONS |
Health 7 series
| Series | Ten years earlier | Latest | Change | % or points | Historical context | Last updated | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A&E attendancesattendances | Not available: crosses a definition break on 2020-08-01 | 2,487,580July 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in August 2020 (72 periods). | 13 August 2026 | NHS England | ||
| A&E four-hour standard% of attendances | Not available: crosses a coverage break on 2019-05-01 | 75.4%July 2026 | Higher than 79% of the 38 values in the series, which begins in June 2023. | 13 August 2026 | NHS England | ||
| Emergency admissionsadmissions | 490,221July 2016 | 547,828July 2026 | +57,607 | +11.8% | Has risen for 3 consecutive months, since April 2026. Higher than 86% of the 134 values in the series, which begins in June 2015. | 13 August 2026 | NHS England |
| NHS waiting list (incomplete treatment pathways)incomplete pathways | Not available: crosses a methodology break on 2021-04-01 | 7,272,291June 2026 | Higher than 44% of the 63 values in the series, which begins in April 2021. | 13 August 2026 | NHS England | ||
| NHS waiting list within 18 weeks% of incomplete pathways | Not available: crosses a methodology break on 2021-04-01 | 65.8%June 2026 | Higher than 92% of the 63 values in the series, which begins in April 2021. | 13 August 2026 | NHS England | ||
| NHS waits of more than a yearincomplete pathways | Not available: crosses a methodology break on 2021-04-01 | 105,711June 2026 | Has risen for 3 consecutive months, since March 2026. Lower than 94% of the 63 values in the series, which begins in April 2021. | 13 August 2026 | NHS England | ||
| Twelve-hour trolley waitspatients | 113July 2016 | 47,438July 2026 | +47,325 | +41,880.5% | Higher than 90% of the 134 values in the series, which begins in June 2015. | 13 August 2026 | NHS England |
Education 15 series
| Series | Ten years earlier | Latest | Change | % or points | Historical context | Last updated | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apprenticeship achievementsachievements | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | 146,2102025/26 academic year | Series begins 2017/18 academic year; 9 periods. | 4 August 2026 | Department for Education | ||
| Apprenticeship startsstarts | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | 308,7702025/26 academic year | The lowest value in the series, which begins in 2017/18 academic year (9 periods). | 4 August 2026 | Department for Education | ||
| Average Attainment 8 scorepoints | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | 46.12024/25 academic year | Series begins 2018/19 academic year; 7 periods. | 4 August 2026 | Department for Education | ||
| Average primary class sizepupils | 27.12015/16 academic year | 26.12025/26 academic year | −1.0 | −3.5% | The lowest value in the series, which begins in 2015/16 academic year (11 periods). Has fallen for 3 consecutive years, since 2022/23 academic year. | 4 August 2026 | Department for Education |
| Average secondary class sizepupils | 20.42015/16 academic year | 22.62025/26 academic year | +2.2 | +11.0% | The highest value in the series, which begins in 2015/16 academic year (11 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since 2021/22 academic year. | 4 August 2026 | Department for Education |
| Persistent absencepercent | 11%2014/15 academic year | 18.1%2024/25 academic year | +7.2 | +7.2 points | Has fallen for 3 consecutive years, since 2021/22 academic year. | 4 August 2026 | Department for Education |
| Pupils in primary school classespupils | 4,193,1802015/16 academic year | 3,974,1322025/26 academic year | −219,048 | −5.2% | The lowest value in the series, which begins in 2015/16 academic year (11 periods). Has fallen for 3 consecutive years, since 2022/23 academic year. | 4 August 2026 | Department for Education |
| Pupils in secondary school classespupils | 2,963,3592015/16 academic year | 3,359,9272025/26 academic year | +396,568 | +13.4% | Series begins 2015/16 academic year; 11 periods. | 4 August 2026 | Department for Education |
| Pupils on SEN support, sharepercent | 11.6%2015/16 academic year | 14.8%2025/26 academic year | +3.2 | +3.2 points | The highest value in the series, which begins in 2015/16 academic year (11 periods). Has risen for 9 consecutive years, since 2016/17 academic year. | 4 August 2026 | Department for Education |
| Pupils persistently absentpupils | 728,0812014/15 academic year | 1,340,4372024/25 academic year | +612,356 | +84.1% | Has fallen for 3 consecutive years, since 2021/22 academic year. | 4 August 2026 | Department for Education |
| Pupils with an education, health and care planpupils | 236,8062015/16 academic year | 538,5472025/26 academic year | +301,741 | +127.4% | The highest value in the series, which begins in 2015/16 academic year (11 periods). Has risen for 10 consecutive years (the whole series). | 4 August 2026 | Department for Education |
| Pupils with an EHC plan, sharepercent | 2.8%2015/16 academic year | 6%2025/26 academic year | +3.3 | +3.3 points | The highest value in the series, which begins in 2015/16 academic year (11 periods). Has risen for 10 consecutive years (the whole series). | 4 August 2026 | Department for Education |
| Severe absencepercent | 0.6%2014/15 academic year | 2.4%2024/25 academic year | +1.8 | +1.8 points | The highest value in the series, which begins in 2006/07 academic year (18 periods). Has risen for 10 consecutive years, since 2013/14 academic year. | 4 August 2026 | Department for Education |
| Young people NEET, numberpeople | 692,1552015 | 839,8932025 | +147,738.8 | +21.3% | Higher than 77% of the 26 values in the series, which begins in 2000. | 4 August 2026 | Department for Education |
| Young people not in education, employment or trainingpercent | 11.6%2015 | 13.3%2025 | +1.8 | +1.8 points | Higher than 65% of the 26 values in the series, which begins in 2000. | 4 August 2026 | Department for Education |
Energy 6 series
| Series | Ten years earlier | Latest | Change | % or points | Historical context | Last updated | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average annual electricity bill£ a year | £5402015 | £1,0692025 | +529.8 | +98.2% | Series begins 2014; 12 periods. | 30 June 2026 | DESNZ |
| Average annual gas bill£ a year | £5552015 | £8342025 | +279.6 | +50.4% | Series begins 2014; 12 periods. | 30 June 2026 | DESNZ |
| Diesel pump pricepence a litre | 113.2pWeek beginning 19 September 2016 | 183.5pWeek beginning 31 August 2026 | +70.3 | +62.1% | Has risen for 7 consecutive weeks, since Week beginning 13 July 2026. Higher than 98% of the 1213 values in the series, which begins in Week beginning 9 June 2003. | 2 September 2026 | DESNZ |
| Mean domestic electricity consumption per meterkWh a year | 3,9402014 | 3,3232024 | −617.7 | −15.7% | Series begins 2012; 13 periods. | 18 December 2025 | DESNZ |
| Mean domestic gas consumption per meterkWh a year | 13,4252014 | 11,3592024 | −2,065.7 | −15.4% | Series begins 2012; 13 periods. | 5 May 2026 | DESNZ |
| Petrol pump pricepence a litre | 111.3pWeek beginning 19 September 2016 | 161.6pWeek beginning 31 August 2026 | +50.3 | +45.2% | Has fallen for 3 consecutive weeks, since Week beginning 10 August 2026. Higher than 97% of the 1213 values in the series, which begins in Week beginning 9 June 2003. | 2 September 2026 | DESNZ |
Transport 4 series
| Series | Ten years earlier | Latest | Change | % or points | Historical context | Last updated | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed carscars | 31,285,0852016 Q1 | 34,627,4142026 Q1 | +3,342,329 | +10.7% | The highest value in the series, which begins in 2014 Q3 (47 periods). | 15 July 2026 | Department for Transport |
| Licensed vehiclesvehicles | 37,696,0342016 Q1 | 42,448,4812026 Q1 | +4,752,447 | +12.6% | The highest value in the series, which begins in 2014 Q3 (47 periods). | 15 July 2026 | Department for Transport |
| Road casualties of all severitiescasualties | 186,1892015 | 127,8832025 | −58,306 | −31.3% | Has fallen for 3 consecutive years, since 2022. Lower than 97% of the 97 values in the series, which begins in 1926. | 30 July 2026 | Department for Transport |
| Road deathsdeaths | 1,7302015 | 1,5382025 | −192 | −11.1% | Has fallen for 3 consecutive years, since 2022. Lower than 98% of the 100 values in the series, which begins in 1926. | 30 July 2026 | Department for Transport |
Local government 10 series
| Series | Ten years earlier | Latest | Change | % or points | Historical context | Last updated | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult social care precept in the average Band D bill£ a year | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £34Year ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2023 (4 periods). Has risen for 3 consecutive years (the whole series). | 25 March 2026 | MHCLG | ||
| Adult social care precept, total raised in England£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £653.6mYear ending March 2026 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2023 (4 periods). Has risen for 3 consecutive years (the whole series). | 25 March 2026 | MHCLG | ||
| Average Band D council tax£ a year | £1,484Year ending March 2016 | £2,280Year ending March 2026 | +796.6 | +53.7% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2012 (15 periods). Has risen for 14 consecutive years (the whole series). | 25 March 2026 | MHCLG |
| Band D council tax in Scotland£ a year | £1,149Year ending March 2016 | £1,543Year ending March 2026 | +394.7 | +34.4% | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1997 (30 periods). Has risen for 9 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2017. | 31 March 2026 | Scottish Government |
| Change in average Band D council taxpercent | 1.1%Year ending March 2016 | 5%Year ending March 2026 | +3.9 | +3.9 points | Series begins Year ending March 2012; 15 periods. | 25 March 2026 | MHCLG |
| Council investments held£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £47.6bn2026 Q2 | Higher than 24% of the 25 values in the series, which begins in 2020 Q2. | 3 September 2026 | MHCLG | ||
| Council spending on services£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £134.2bnYear ending March 2025 | The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2018 (8 periods). Has risen for 7 consecutive years (the whole series). | 13 August 2026 | MHCLG | ||
| Earmarked council reserves£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £25bnYear ending March 2025 | Has fallen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022. | 13 August 2026 | MHCLG | ||
| Outstanding council borrowing£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £154.2bn2026 Q2 | Higher than 97% of the 36 values in the series, which begins in 2010 Q1. | 3 September 2026 | MHCLG | ||
| Unallocated council reserves£ million | Not available: no period published ten years earlier | £5.4bnYear ending March 2025 | Series begins Year ending March 2018; 8 periods. | 13 August 2026 | MHCLG | ||
Economy 19 series
| Series | Ten years earlier | Latest | Change | % or points | Historical context | Last updated | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Prices Indexindex | 100.6July 2016 | 142.9July 2026 | +42.3 | +42.0% | The highest value in the series, which begins in January 1988 (463 periods). Has risen for 6 consecutive months, since January 2026. | 18 August 2026 | ONS |
| Consumer Prices Index: alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (division 02)index | 101.4July 2016 | 159.9July 2026 | +58.5 | +57.7% | Equal to the highest value in the series, which begins in January 1988. | 18 August 2026 | ONS |
| Consumer Prices Index: clothing and footwear (division 03)index | 96July 2016 | 117.7July 2026 | +21.7 | +22.6% | Higher than 47% of the 463 values in the series, which begins in January 1988. | 18 August 2026 | ONS |
| Consumer Prices Index: communication (division 08)index | 103.4July 2016 | 149.6July 2026 | +46.2 | +44.7% | Higher than 100% of the 463 values in the series, which begins in January 1988. | 18 August 2026 | ONS |
| Consumer Prices Index: education (division 10)index | 103.4July 2016 | 152.7July 2026 | +49.3 | +47.7% | Equal to the highest value in the series, which begins in January 1988. | 18 August 2026 | ONS |
| Consumer Prices Index: food and non-alcoholic beverages (division 01)index | 96.9July 2016 | 144July 2026 | +47.1 | +48.6% | Higher than 99% of the 463 values in the series, which begins in January 1988. | 18 August 2026 | ONS |
| Consumer Prices Index: furniture, household equipment and routine maintenance (division 05)index | 98July 2016 | 126.3July 2026 | +28.3 | +28.9% | Higher than 96% of the 463 values in the series, which begins in January 1988. | 18 August 2026 | ONS |
| Consumer Prices Index: health (division 06)index | 102.6July 2016 | 143.9July 2026 | +41.3 | +40.3% | The highest value in the series, which begins in January 1988 (463 periods). Has risen for 3 consecutive months, since April 2026. | 18 August 2026 | ONS |
| Consumer Prices Index: housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (division 04)index | 100.1July 2016 | 153.2July 2026 | +53.1 | +53.0% | The highest value in the series, which begins in January 1988 (463 periods). | 18 August 2026 | ONS |
| Consumer Prices Index: miscellaneous goods and services (division 12)index | 100.8July 2016 | 126.6July 2026 | +25.8 | +25.6% | The highest value in the series, which begins in January 1988 (463 periods). Has risen for 8 consecutive months, since November 2025. | 18 August 2026 | ONS |
| Consumer Prices Index: recreation and culture (division 09)index | 100.7July 2016 | 136.3July 2026 | +35.6 | +35.4% | Higher than 100% of the 463 values in the series, which begins in January 1988. | 18 August 2026 | ONS |
| Consumer Prices Index: restaurants and hotels (division 11)index | 103July 2016 | 157July 2026 | +54 | +52.4% | The highest value in the series, which begins in January 1988 (463 periods). Has risen for 6 consecutive months, since January 2026. | 18 August 2026 | ONS |
| Consumer Prices Index: transport (division 07)index | 102.6July 2016 | 146.1July 2026 | +43.5 | +42.4% | Higher than 100% of the 463 values in the series, which begins in January 1988. | 18 August 2026 | ONS |
| CPI inflation ratepercent | 0.6%July 2016 | 2.9%July 2026 | +2.3 | +2.3 points | Higher than 69% of the 451 values in the series, which begins in January 1989. | 18 August 2026 | ONS |
| CPIH inflation ratepercent | 0.9%July 2016 | 3.1%July 2026 | +2.2 | +2.2 points | Higher than 74% of the 451 values in the series, which begins in January 1989. | 18 August 2026 | ONS |
| GDP per head, real terms£ | £9,5982016 Q2 | £10,2342026 Q2 | +636 | +6.6% | The highest value in the series, which begins in 1955 Q1 (286 periods). | 12 August 2026 | ONS |
| Gross domestic product, real terms£ million | £629.7bn2016 Q2 | £712.5bn2026 Q2 | +82,848 | +13.2% | The highest value in the series, which begins in 1955 Q1 (286 periods). Has risen for 10 consecutive quarters, since 2023 Q4. | 12 August 2026 | ONS |
| Real household disposable income£ million | £414.9bn2016 Q1 | £454.4bn2026 Q1 | +39,482 | +9.5% | Higher than 98% of the 285 values in the series, which begins in 1955 Q1. | 12 August 2026 | ONS |
| RPI inflation ratepercent | 1.9%July 2016 | 3.2%July 2026 | +1.3 | +1.3 points | Higher than 38% of the 938 values in the series, which begins in June 1948. | 18 August 2026 | ONS |
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