Civometry

301 series with a comparison over five years

What is changing in Britain?

Every national series on this site, over five 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 301 series with a figure over five years, 229 rose, 68 fell and 4 were 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.

SeriesFive years earlierLatestChange% or pointsHistorical contextLast updatedSource
Band D council tax in Scotland£ a year£1,308Year ending March 2021£1,543Year ending March 2026+235.1+18.0%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 2026Scottish Government
Housing support caseloadhouseholds3,394,000Year ending March 20202,072,000Year ending March 2025−1,322,000−39.0%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 2026DWP
National Insurance receipts£ million£143.5bnYear ending March 2021£200.8bnYear ending March 2026+57,369+40.0%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2007 (20 periods).21 August 2026HMRC
Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence£ a week£5862020£7672025+180.9+30.9%The highest value in the series, which begins in 2002 (24 periods). Has risen for 14 consecutive years, since 2011.23 October 2025ONS
Capital Gains Tax receipts£ million£11.1bnYear ending March 2021£24.3bnYear ending March 2026+13,179+118.4%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2007 (20 periods).21 August 2026HMRC
Proven reoffending ratepercent26%2019 Q329.9%2024 Q3+3.8+3.8 pointsThe highest value in the series, which begins in 2015 Q4 (36 periods). Has risen for 7 consecutive quarters, since 2022 Q4.30 July 2026Ministry of Justice
Adult proven reoffending ratepercent25.6%2019 Q329.7%2024 Q3+4.1+4.1 pointsThe highest value in the series, which begins in 2015 Q4 (36 periods). Has risen for 7 consecutive quarters, since 2022 Q4.30 July 2026Ministry of Justice
Incapacity benefits expenditure£ million£17.2bnYear ending March 2020£29.7bnYear ending March 2025+12,546.1+73.1%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 2026DWP
Great Britain populationpeople64,728,988201967,353,5822024+2,624,594+4.1%The highest value in the series, which begins in 1937 (88 periods). Has risen for 42 consecutive years, since 1982.26 September 2025ONS
Spending on public order and safety£ billion£38.9bnYear ending March 2021£55.7bnYear ending March 2026+16.8+43.2%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 2026HM Treasury
UK populationpeople66,627,507201969,281,4372024+2,653,930+4.0%The highest value in the series, which begins in 1851 (156 periods). Has risen for 42 consecutive years, since 1982.26 September 2025ONS
Spending on environment protection£ billion£13bnYear ending March 2021£19.2bnYear ending March 2026+6.2+47.7%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on public order and safety, real terms£ billion, 2024-25 prices£47.3bnYear ending March 2021£55.7bnYear ending March 2026+8.4+17.8%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 2026HM Treasury
Income Tax receipts£ million£193.7bnYear ending March 2021£326.9bnYear ending March 2026+133,190+68.7%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 2026HMRC
Gross domestic product, real terms£ million£655.4bn2021 Q2£712.5bn2026 Q2+57,102+8.7%The highest value in the series, which begins in 1955 Q1 (286 periods). Has risen for 10 consecutive quarters, since 2023 Q4.12 August 2026ONS
Average weekly pay££5782021 Q2£7532026 Q2+175+30.3%The highest value in the series, which begins in 2000 Q1 (106 periods). Has risen for 21 consecutive quarters, since 2021 Q1.17 August 2026ONS
Benefit expenditure on working-age people£ million£66.4bnYear ending March 2020£119.8bnYear ending March 2025+53,377.6+80.4%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 2026DWP
Diesel pump pricepence a litre137.4pWeek beginning 20 September 2021183.5pWeek beginning 31 August 2026+46.1+33.6%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 2026DESNZ
Carer's Allowance expenditure£ million£2.9bnYear ending March 2020£4.2bnYear ending March 2025+1,298.5+44.2%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 2026DWP
Total benefit expenditure£ million£192.6bnYear ending March 2020£289.3bnYear ending March 2025+96,731.1+50.2%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 2026DWP
Spending on education£ billion£95.5bnYear ending March 2021£125.7bnYear ending March 2026+30.2+31.6%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 2026HM Treasury
State Pension expenditure£ million£98.8bnYear ending March 2020£136.6bnYear ending March 2025+37,776.9+38.2%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 2026DWP
Benefit expenditure on pensioners£ million£123.8bnYear ending March 2020£164.9bnYear ending March 2025+41,106.5+33.2%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 2026DWP
Consumer Prices Index: miscellaneous goods and services (division 12)index105.8July 2021126.6July 2026+20.8+19.7%The highest value in the series, which begins in January 1988 (463 periods). Has risen for 8 consecutive months, since November 2025.18 August 2026ONS
Average house price££242,777June 2021£272,188June 2026+29,411+12.1%The highest value in the series, which begins in April 1968 (699 periods). Has risen for 3 consecutive months, since March 2026.20 August 2026HM Land Registry
Total benefit expenditure, real terms£ million£250.7bnYear ending March 2020£304.7bnYear ending March 2025+53,938.2+21.5%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 2026DWP
Spending on defence£ billion£44.6bnYear ending March 2021£65.4bnYear ending March 2026+20.8+46.6%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 2026HM Treasury
Total HMRC receipts£ million£584.2bnYear ending March 2021£937.8bnYear ending March 2026+353,551+60.5%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 2026HMRC
Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence£ a year£31,4872020£39,0392025+7,552+24.0%The highest value in the series, which begins in 2002 (24 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since 2021.23 October 2025ONS
Spending on social protection£ billion£299.3bnYear ending March 2021£407.3bnYear ending March 2026+108+36.1%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 2026HM Treasury

Crime 41 series

SeriesFive years earlierLatestChange% or pointsHistorical contextLast updatedSource
Adult proven reoffending ratepercent25.6%2019 Q329.7%2024 Q3+4.1+4.1 pointsThe highest value in the series, which begins in 2015 Q4 (36 periods). Has risen for 7 consecutive quarters, since 2022 Q4.30 July 2026Ministry of Justice
Arrests for notifiable offencesarrests676,476Year ending March 2020754,046Year ending March 2025+77,570+11.5%Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2021.19 August 2026Home Office
Average custodial sentence length (indictable offences)months19Year ending March 202122Year ending March 2026+2.9+14.9%Series begins Year ending March 2016; 11 periods.30 July 2026Ministry of Justice
Convictionsoffenders768,736Year ending March 20211,195,840Year ending March 2026+427,104+55.6%Series begins Year ending March 2018; 9 periods.30 July 2026Ministry of Justice
Crime Survey estimate of all crime (excluding fraud)incidentsNot available: no period published five years earlier4,333,000Year ending March 2026The lowest value in the series, which begins in 1981 (31 periods).23 July 2026ONS
Crime Survey estimate of all crime (including fraud)incidentsNot available: no period published five years earlier9,615,000Year ending March 2026Has risen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023.23 July 2026ONS
Crime Survey estimate of theftincidentsNot available: no period published five years earlier2,628,000Year ending March 2026The lowest value in the series, which begins in 1981 (31 periods).23 July 2026ONS
Crime Survey estimate of violenceincidentsNot available: no period published five years earlier989,000Year ending March 2026The lowest value in the series, which begins in 1981 (31 periods).23 July 2026ONS
Crimes and offences recorded in Scotland per 10,000 peopleper 10,000 population553.6Year ending March 2021568.5Year ending March 2026+14.9+2.7%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2017 (10 periods).23 June 2026Scottish Government
Crimes recorded by the police in Northern Irelandcrimes106,471Year ending March 202095,968Year ending March 2025−10,503−9.9%Lower than 92% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2002.28 November 2025Police Service of Northern Ireland
Crimes recorded by the police in Scotlandcrimes299,452Year ending March 2021315,357Year ending March 2026+15,905+5.3%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2017 (10 periods).23 June 2026Scottish Government
Crimes recorded in Northern Ireland per 1,000 peopleper 1,000 population56Year ending March 202050Year ending March 2025−6−10.7%Equal to the lowest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2002.28 November 2025Police Service of Northern Ireland
Criminal damage and arson (police-recorded)offences480,426Year ending March 2021456,843Year ending March 2026−23,583−4.9%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 2026ONS
Crown Court disposalscases23,0742021 Q129,6002026 Q1+6,526+28.3%Higher than 93% of the 41 values in the series, which begins in 2016 Q1.25 June 2026Ministry of Justice
Crown Court median days from offence to completiondays3522021 Q13462026 Q1−6−1.7%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 2026Ministry of Justice
Crown Court receiptscases25,8862021 Q129,4262026 Q1+3,540+13.7%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 2026Ministry of Justice
Custody ratepercent7.7%Year ending March 20217.5%Year ending March 2026−0.2−0.2 pointsHas risen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023.30 July 2026Ministry of Justice
Drug offences (police-recorded)offences211,154Year ending March 2021231,130Year ending March 2026+19,976+9.5%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 2026ONS
Foreign national prison populationpeopleNot available: no period published five years earlier10,134June 2026The lowest value in the series, which begins in June 2025 (5 periods).30 July 2026Ministry of Justice
Homicide (police-recorded)offences573Year ending March 2021499Year ending March 2026−74−12.9%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 2026ONS
Immediate custodial sentencesoffenders58,855Year ending March 202189,164Year ending March 2026+30,309+51.5%Has risen for 5 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2021.30 July 2026Ministry of Justice
Magistrates' court open casescases309,5952021 Q1370,7222026 Q1+61,127+19.7%The highest value in the series, which begins in 2019 Q1 (29 periods). Has risen for 12 consecutive quarters, since 2023 Q1.25 June 2026Ministry of Justice
Offences involving a knife or sharp instrumentoffences44,728Year ending March 202148,774Year ending March 2026+4,046+9.0%Series begins Year ending March 2020; 7 periods.23 July 2026ONS
Police officers (full-time equivalent)officers (FTE)135,301Year ending March 2021145,886Year ending March 2026+10,584.3+7.8%Higher than 90% of the 31 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1996.22 July 2026Home Office
Police use of force reportsreportsNot available: no period published five years earlier812,447Year ending March 2025The 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 2026Home Office
Police-recorded crime (excluding fraud)offences4,615,788Year ending March 20215,235,213Year ending March 2026+619,425+13.4%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 2026ONS
Possession of weapons (police-recorded)offences44,703Year ending March 202162,347Year ending March 2026+17,644+39.5%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods).23 July 2026ONS
Prison population on remandpeopleNot available: no period published five years earlier15,386June 2026Series begins June 2025; 13 periods.30 July 2026Ministry of Justice
Probation caseloadpeopleNot available: no period published five years earlier258,332March 2026Series begins March 2026; 1 periods.30 July 2026Ministry of Justice
Prosecutionsdefendants877,831Year ending March 20211,360,615Year ending March 2026+482,784+55.0%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 2026Ministry of Justice
Proven reoffending ratepercent26%2019 Q329.9%2024 Q3+3.8+3.8 pointsThe highest value in the series, which begins in 2015 Q4 (36 periods). Has risen for 7 consecutive quarters, since 2022 Q4.30 July 2026Ministry of Justice
Public order offences (police-recorded)offences483,276Year ending March 2021449,426Year ending March 2026−33,850−7.0%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 2026ONS
Residential burglary (police-recorded)offences195,981Year ending March 2021153,966Year ending March 2026−42,015−21.4%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 2026ONS
Robbery (police-recorded)offences59,650Year ending March 202187,362Year ending March 2026+27,712+46.5%Higher than 94% of the 128 values in the series, which begins in 1898.23 July 2026ONS
Sentenced prison populationpeopleNot available: no period published five years earlier70,003June 2026Series begins June 2025; 13 periods.30 July 2026Ministry of Justice
Sexual offences (police-recorded)offences147,742Year ending March 2021217,567Year ending March 2026+69,825+47.3%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003 (24 periods).23 July 2026ONS
Stop and search arrest ratepercent12.8%Year ending March 202014.9%Year ending March 2025+2.1+2.1 pointsHas 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 2025Home Office
Stop and searchessearches586,645Year ending March 2020528,582Year ending March 2025−58,063−9.9%Series begins Year ending March 2010; 16 periods.6 November 2025Home Office
Theft offences (police-recorded)offences1,301,397Year ending March 20211,637,773Year ending March 2026+336,376+25.8%Higher than 67% of the 129 values in the series, which begins in 1898.23 July 2026ONS
Vehicle offences (police-recorded)offences336,808Year ending March 2021312,250Year ending March 2026−24,558−7.3%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 2026ONS
Violence against the person (police-recorded)offences1,775,871Year ending March 20211,962,413Year ending March 2026+186,542+10.5%Higher than 98% of the 129 values in the series, which begins in 1898.23 July 2026ONS

Migration 33 series

SeriesFive years earlierLatestChange% or pointsHistorical contextLast updatedSource
Asylum backlogpeopleNot available: no period published five years earlier40,168Year ending June 2026Has fallen for 5 consecutive years, since 2022.27 August 2026Home Office
Asylum claimspeopleNot available: no period published five years earlier85,891Year ending June 2026Higher than 89% of the 44 values in the series, which begins in 1984.27 August 2026Home Office
Asylum claims from unaccompanied childrenpeople8132021 Q29552026 Q2+142+17.5%Higher than 72% of the 82 values in the series, which begins in 2006 Q1.27 August 2026Home Office
Asylum grant rate at initial decisionpercentNot available: no period published five years earlier38.1%Year ending June 2026Series begins 2010; 18 periods.27 August 2026Home Office
Asylum grants at initial decisionpeopleNot available: no period published five years earlier42,394Year ending June 2026Series begins 2010; 18 periods.27 August 2026Home Office
Asylum refusals by nationalitypeople1,3182021 Q212,9702026 Q2+11,652+884.1%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 2026Home Office
Asylum seekers accommodated in hotelspeopleNot available: no period published five years earlier16,021Year ending June 2026The lowest value in the series, which begins in 2022 (6 periods). Has fallen for 5 consecutive years (the whole series).27 August 2026Home Office
Asylum seekers receiving supportpeopleNot available: no period published five years earlier93,293Year ending June 2026Series begins 2010; 18 periods.27 August 2026Home Office
Asylum seekers supported in each council areapeople62,8712021 Q293,2932026 Q2+30,422+48.4%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 2026Home Office
Asylum-related returnsreturnsNot available: no period published five years earlier12,568Year ending June 2026The highest value in the series, which begins in 2010 (18 periods). Has risen for 7 consecutive years, since 2020.27 August 2026Home Office
Emigrationpeople569,0002020642,0002025+73,000+12.8%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 2026ONS
Enforced returnsreturnsNot available: no period published five years earlier9,669Year ending June 2026Higher than 38% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in 2004.27 August 2026Home Office
Entry clearance visas granted (all types)visasNot available: no period published five years earlier2,932,329Year ending June 2026Has fallen for 4 consecutive years, since 2023.27 August 2026Home Office
Entry clearance visas refusedvisas52,0972021 Q2155,4682026 Q2+103,371+198.4%Higher than 88% of the 86 values in the series, which begins in 2005 Q1.27 August 2026Home Office
Family visas grantedvisasNot available: no period published five years earlier57,590Year ending June 2026Has fallen for 3 consecutive years, since 2024. Higher than 70% of the 23 values in the series, which begins in 2005.27 August 2026Home Office
Foreign national offender returnsreturns8442021 Q21,3822026 Q2+538+63.7%Higher than 70% of the 66 values in the series, which begins in 2010 Q1.27 August 2026Home Office
Immigrationpeople662,0002020813,0002025+151,000+22.8%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 2026ONS
Initial decisions on asylum claimspeopleNot available: no period published five years earlier115,872Year ending June 2026Series begins 2010; 18 periods.27 August 2026Home Office
Initial decisions on asylum claims from small boat arrivalsdecisions1,4092020 Q46,9082025 Q4+5,499+390.3%Higher than 61% of the 31 values in the series, which begins in 2018 Q2.27 August 2026Home Office
Modern slavery referral outcomes for small boat arrivalsreferrals3472020 Q42,4862025 Q4+2,139+616.4%Higher than 90% of the 30 values in the series, which begins in 2018 Q3.27 August 2026Home Office
Net migrationpeople93,0002020171,0002025+78,000+83.9%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 2026ONS
People entering immigration detentionentriesNot available: no period published five years earlier22,037Year ending June 2026Series begins 2010; 18 periods.27 August 2026Home Office
People in immigration detentionpeopleNot available: no period published five years earlier2,152Year ending June 2026Series begins 2010; 18 periods.27 August 2026Home Office
People leaving immigration detentionpeople5,3712021 Q24,6912026 Q2−680−12.7%Higher than 14% of the 66 values in the series, which begins in 2010 Q1.27 August 2026Home Office
People offered safe and legal (humanitarian) routespeopleNot available: no period published five years earlier124,930Year ending June 2026Series begins 2010; 18 periods.27 August 2026Home Office
People resettled in each council areapeople4642021 Q25692026 Q2+105+22.6%Higher than 31% of the 48 values in the series, which begins in 2014 Q1.27 August 2026Home Office
Returns by destination groupreturns7,3512021 Q214,5942026 Q2+7,243+98.5%Higher than 49% of the 90 values in the series, which begins in 2004 Q1.27 August 2026Home Office
Small boat arrivalspeopleNot available: no period published five years earlier33,374Year ending June 2026Series begins 2018; 10 periods.27 August 2026Home Office
Small boat arrivals (weekly)people0Week ending 29 August 2021250Week ending 23 August 2026+250no percentage: the earlier figure is zeroHas 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 2026Home Office
Study visas grantedvisasNot available: no period published five years earlier385,974Year ending June 2026Higher than 70% of the 23 values in the series, which begins in 2005.27 August 2026Home Office
Visitor visas grantedvisasNot available: no period published five years earlier2,185,158Year ending June 2026Series begins 2014; 14 periods.27 August 2026Home Office
Voluntary returnsreturnsNot available: no period published five years earlier30,936Year ending June 2026Has risen for 7 consecutive years, since 2020. Higher than 88% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in 2004.27 August 2026Home Office
Work visas grantedvisasNot available: no period published five years earlier234,841Year ending June 2026Has fallen for 4 consecutive years, since 2023. Higher than 65% of the 23 values in the series, which begins in 2005.27 August 2026Home Office

Justice 6 series

SeriesFive years earlierLatestChange% or pointsHistorical contextLast updatedSource
Average sentence length of prisoners released from determinate sentencesmonthsNot available: no period published five years earlier302024The highest value in the series, which begins in 2020 (5 periods).17 August 2026Ministry of Justice
Charge ratepercentNot available: no period published five years earlier8.5%Year ending March 2026The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2024 (3 periods).23 July 2026Home Office
Crown Court median waiting timeweeks102021 Q1112026 Q1+0.6+5.7%Higher than 76% of the 41 values in the series, which begins in 2016 Q1.25 June 2026Ministry of Justice
Crown Court median waiting time for trialweeks152021 Q1222026 Q1+6.6+43.8%Higher than 90% of the 41 values in the series, which begins in 2016 Q1.25 June 2026Ministry of Justice
Crown Court open casescases59,8272021 Q180,0612026 Q1+20,234+33.8%Higher than 98% of the 41 values in the series, which begins in 2016 Q1.25 June 2026Ministry of Justice
Homicides (Homicide Index)offences676Year ending March 2020522Year ending March 2025−154−22.8%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 2026ONS

Population 2 series

SeriesFive years earlierLatestChange% or pointsHistorical contextLast updatedSource
Great Britain populationpeople64,728,988201967,353,5822024+2,624,594+4.1%The highest value in the series, which begins in 1937 (88 periods). Has risen for 42 consecutive years, since 1982.26 September 2025ONS
UK populationpeople66,627,507201969,281,4372024+2,653,930+4.0%The highest value in the series, which begins in 1851 (156 periods). Has risen for 42 consecutive years, since 1982.26 September 2025ONS

Work 14 series

SeriesFive years earlierLatestChange% or pointsHistorical contextLast updatedSource
Average weekly pay££5782021 Q2£7532026 Q2+175+30.3%The highest value in the series, which begins in 2000 Q1 (106 periods). Has risen for 21 consecutive quarters, since 2021 Q1.17 August 2026ONS
Average weekly pay, real terms££4892021 Q2£4952026 Q2+6+1.2%Equal to the highest value in the series, which begins in 2000 Q1.17 August 2026ONS
Claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64percent5.3%July 20213.9%July 2026−1.4−1.4 pointsHigher than 81% of the 160 values in the series, which begins in April 2013.18 August 2026ONS
Economic inactivity ratepercent21.6%2021 Q220.9%2026 Q2−0.7−0.7 pointsLower than 96% of the 222 values in the series, which begins in 1971 Q1.17 August 2026ONS
Economically inactive because of long-term sicknesspeople2,297,0002021 Q22,774,0002026 Q2+477,000+20.8%Higher than 93% of the 133 values in the series, which begins in 1993 Q2.17 August 2026ONS
Employment ratepercent74.7%2021 Q275.1%2026 Q2+0.4+0.4 pointsHigher than 94% of the 222 values in the series, which begins in 1971 Q1.17 August 2026ONS
Job vacanciesvacancies883,0002021 Q2711,0002026 Q2−172,000−19.5%Higher than 59% of the 101 values in the series, which begins in 2001 Q2.17 August 2026ONS
Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence£ a year£31,4872020£39,0392025+7,552+24.0%The highest value in the series, which begins in 2002 (24 periods). Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since 2021.23 October 2025ONS
Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence£ a week£5862020£7672025+180.9+30.9%The highest value in the series, which begins in 2002 (24 periods). Has risen for 14 consecutive years, since 2011.23 October 2025ONS
People claiming unemployment-related benefitspeople2,232,760July 20211,690,970July 2026−541,790−24.3%Higher than 77% of the 160 values in the series, which begins in April 2013.18 August 2026ONS
People economically inactivepeople9,001,0002021 Q29,111,0002026 Q2+110,000+1.2%Higher than 83% of the 222 values in the series, which begins in 1971 Q1.17 August 2026ONS
People in employmentpeople32,443,0002021 Q234,469,0002026 Q2+2,026,000+6.2%The highest value in the series, which begins in 1971 Q1 (222 periods). Has risen for 3 consecutive quarters, since 2025 Q3.17 August 2026ONS
People unemployedpeople1,588,0002021 Q21,772,0002026 Q2+184,000+11.6%Higher than 52% of the 222 values in the series, which begins in 1971 Q1.17 August 2026ONS
Unemployment ratepercent4.7%2021 Q24.9%2026 Q2+0.2+0.2 pointsHigher than 29% of the 222 values in the series, which begins in 1971 Q1.17 August 2026ONS

Tax 11 series

SeriesFive years earlierLatestChange% or pointsHistorical contextLast updatedSource
Capital Gains Tax receipts£ million£11.1bnYear ending March 2021£24.3bnYear ending March 2026+13,179+118.4%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2007 (20 periods).21 August 2026HMRC
Central government receipts£ million£72.9bnJuly 2021£104.3bnJuly 2026+31,475+43.2%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 2026ONS
Corporation Tax receipts£ million£50.5bnYear ending March 2021£95.1bnYear ending March 2026+44,619+88.4%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 2026HMRC
Fuel duty receipts£ million£21.2bnYear ending March 2021£24.6bnYear ending March 2026+3,384+16.0%Higher than 20% of the 20 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2007.21 August 2026HMRC
Income Tax receipts£ million£193.7bnYear ending March 2021£326.9bnYear ending March 2026+133,190+68.7%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 2026HMRC
Inheritance Tax receipts£ million£5.3bnYear ending March 2021£8.5bnYear ending March 2026+3,141+59.0%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 2026HMRC
National Insurance receipts£ million£143.5bnYear ending March 2021£200.8bnYear ending March 2026+57,369+40.0%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2007 (20 periods).21 August 2026HMRC
Stamp Duty Land Tax receipts£ million£8.7bnYear ending March 2021£15.2bnYear ending March 2026+6,491+74.9%Higher than 95% of the 20 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2007.21 August 2026HMRC
Tobacco duty receipts£ million£10bnYear ending March 2021£7.6bnYear ending March 2026−2,397−24.1%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 2026HMRC
Total HMRC receipts£ million£584.2bnYear ending March 2021£937.8bnYear ending March 2026+353,551+60.5%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 2026HMRC
VAT receipts£ million£101.7bnYear ending March 2021£179.9bnYear ending March 2026+78,211+76.9%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 2026HMRC

Public finances 25 series

SeriesFive years earlierLatestChange% or pointsHistorical contextLast updatedSource
Borrowing forecasts, £ billion£ billion£58.4bnYear ending March 2020£152.7bnYear ending March 2025+94.4+161.7%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 2026OBR
Borrowing forecasts, per cent of GDPper cent of GDP2.6%Year ending March 20205.2%Year ending March 2025+2.6+2.6 pointsHigher than 80% of the 49 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1977.26 March 2026OBR
Borrowing since 1900, per cent of GDPper cent of GDP14.7%Year ending March 20214.2%Year ending March 2026−10.5−10.5 pointsHigher than 72% of the 126 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1901.27 August 2026OBR
Debt forecasts, per cent of GDPper cent of GDP84.5%Year ending March 202093.2%Year ending March 2025+8.7+8.7 pointsHigher than 84% of the 25 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2001.26 March 2026OBR
Debt interest forecasts£ billion£50.3bnYear ending March 2020£85.4bnYear ending March 2025+35.1+69.9%Series begins Year ending March 2011; 15 periods.26 March 2026OBR
Debt interest paid£ million£3.7bnJuly 2021£10.3bnJuly 2026+6,546+175.9%Higher than 92% of the 352 values in the series, which begins in April 1997.20 August 2026ONS
Earnings growth forecastsper cent3%20195.1%2024+2.1+2.1 pointsSeries begins 2009; 16 periods.26 March 2026OBR
Employment forecastspeople32,923,000201933,615,5002024+692,500+2.1%The highest value in the series, which begins in 2009 (16 periods). Has risen for 3 consecutive years, since 2021.26 March 2026OBR
GDP growth forecastsper cent1.3%20191.1%2024−0.2−0.2 pointsHigher than 21% of the 43 values in the series, which begins in 1982.26 March 2026OBR
House price forecastsper cent1%20190.7%2024−0.3−0.3 pointsSeries begins 2009; 16 periods.26 March 2026OBR
Household income forecastsper cent2.4%20194.1%2024+1.7+1.7 pointsSeries begins 2009; 16 periods.26 March 2026OBR
Income tax forecasts£ billion£192.5bnYear ending March 2020£305.9bnYear ending March 2025+113.4+58.9%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 2026OBR
Inflation forecastsper cent0.9%20203.4%2025+2.5+2.5 pointsSeries begins 2009; 17 periods.26 March 2026OBR
National debt since 1900, per cent of GDPper cent of GDP95.4%Year ending March 202193.4%Year ending March 2026−2.0−2.0 pointsHigher than 60% of the 126 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1901.27 August 2026OBR
National Insurance forecasts£ billion£143.7bnYear ending March 2020£171.4bnYear ending March 2025+27.7+19.3%Series begins Year ending March 2009; 17 periods.26 March 2026OBR
Public sector net borrowing£ million-£4.3bnJuly 2021-£1.8bnJuly 2026+2,500+58.1%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 2026ONS
Public sector net debt£ billion£2.24tnJuly 2021£2.98tnJuly 2026+745.7+33.3%Higher than 100% of the 419 values in the series, which begins in March 1975.20 August 2026ONS
Public sector net debt as a share of GDPpercent95.3%July 202194.1%July 2026−1.2−1.2 pointsHigher than 90% of the 401 values in the series, which begins in March 1993.20 August 2026ONS
Public sector receipts since 1900, per cent of GDPper cent of GDP37.5%Year ending March 202140.1%Year ending March 2026+2.5+2.5 pointsHigher than 92% of the 126 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1901.27 August 2026OBR
Public spending since 1900, per cent of GDPper cent of GDP52.3%Year ending March 202144.3%Year ending March 2026−8.0−8.0 pointsHigher than 88% of the 126 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 1901.27 August 2026OBR
Receipts forecasts, £ billion£ billion£826.5bnYear ending March 2020£1.14tnYear ending March 2025+312.5+37.8%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 2026OBR
Spending forecasts, £ billion£ billion£884.9bnYear ending March 2020£1.29tnYear ending March 2025+406.9+46.0%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 2026OBR
Unemployment forecastsper cent3.8%20194.3%2024+0.5+0.5 pointsSeries begins 2009; 16 periods.26 March 2026OBR
VAT forecasts£ billion£134.7bnYear ending March 2020£173.3bnYear ending March 2025+38.5+28.6%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 2026OBR
Welfare spending forecasts£ billion£227bnYear ending March 2020£314.8bnYear ending March 2025+87.7+38.7%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 2026OBR

Spending 121 series

SeriesFive years earlierLatestChange% or pointsHistorical contextLast updatedSource
Accounting adjustments£ million£95.8bnYear ending March 2021£132.5bnYear ending March 2026+36,704+38.3%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 2026HM Treasury
Central government current expenditure£ million£72.6bnJuly 2021£97bnJuly 2026+24,406+33.6%Higher than 99% of the 352 values in the series, which begins in April 1997.20 August 2026ONS
Debt interest as a share of GDPpercent of GDP2%Year ending March 20214.2%Year ending March 2026+2.2+2.2 pointsHas 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 2026HM Treasury
Defence spending as a share of GDPpercent of GDP2.1%Year ending March 20212.1%Year ending March 202600.0 pointsHigher than 58% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Education spending as a share of GDPpercent of GDP4.5%Year ending March 20214.1%Year ending March 2026−0.4−0.4 pointsHigher than 25% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Health spending as a share of GDPpercent of GDP10.4%Year ending March 20218.4%Year ending March 2026−2−2.0 pointsHigher than 92% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Housing spending as a share of GDPper cent of GDP0.7%Year ending March 20210.7%Year ending March 202600.0 pointsHigher than 75% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Public order spending as a share of GDPper cent of GDP1.8%Year ending March 20211.8%Year ending March 202600.0 pointsHigher than 58% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Public sector debt interest, real terms£ billion, 2024-25 prices£51.4bnYear ending March 2021£130.3bnYear ending March 2026+78.9+153.5%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 2026HM Treasury
Public sector expenditure on services£ million£1.01tnYear ending March 2021£1.23tnYear ending March 2026+216,218+21.4%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 2026HM Treasury
Social protection spending as a share of GDPpercent of GDP14.2%Year ending March 202113.3%Year ending March 2026−0.9−0.9 pointsHas 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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting£ million£6.2bnYear ending March 2021£6.6bnYear ending March 2026+374+6.0%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on bank of England£ million-£15.8bnYear ending March 2021£12.3bnYear ending March 2026+28,154+178.1%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Broadcasting and publishing services£ million£3.6bnYear ending March 2021£5.3bnYear ending March 2026+1,748+49.0%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on central and other health services£ million£29.6bnYear ending March 2021£7.3bnYear ending March 2026−22,298−75.3%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on central government debt interest£ million£41bnYear ending March 2021£96.9bnYear ending March 2026+55,934+136.4%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Civil defence£ million£143mYear ending March 2021£64mYear ending March 2026−79−55.2%The lowest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Communication£ million£335mYear ending March 2021£1.2bnYear ending March 2026+860+256.7%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Community development£ million£3.6bnYear ending March 2021£4.7bnYear ending March 2026+1,073+30.0%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Cultural services£ million£5.2bnYear ending March 2021£5.4bnYear ending March 2026+188+3.6%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on defence£ billion£44.6bnYear ending March 2021£65.4bnYear ending March 2026+20.8+46.6%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Defence n.e.c.£ million£211mYear ending March 2021£245mYear ending March 2026+34+16.1%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on defence, real terms£ billion, 2024-25 prices£54.2bnYear ending March 2021£65.4bnYear ending March 2026+11.2+20.7%Higher than 96% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on economic affairs£ billion£196.3bnYear ending March 2021£94bnYear ending March 2026−102.3−52.1%Higher than 83% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Economic affairs n.e.c.£ million£695mYear ending March 2021£918mYear ending March 2026+223+32.1%Has risen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on education£ billion£95.5bnYear ending March 2021£125.7bnYear ending March 2026+30.2+31.6%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Education n.e.c.£ million£2.1bnYear ending March 2021£4.9bnYear ending March 2026+2,793+134.5%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Education not definable by level£ million£1.1bnYear ending March 2021£1.3bnYear ending March 2026+155+13.8%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on education, real terms£ billion, 2024-25 prices£116.1bnYear ending March 2021£125.7bnYear ending March 2026+9.6+8.3%Higher than 75% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on environment protection£ billion£13bnYear ending March 2021£19.2bnYear ending March 2026+6.2+47.7%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Environment protection n.e.c.£ million£3.1bnYear ending March 2021£4bnYear ending March 2026+934+30.4%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on family and children£ million£26.8bnYear ending March 2021£35.5bnYear ending March 2026+8,727+32.5%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Family and children£ million£26.8bnYear ending March 2021£35.5bnYear ending March 2026+8,727+32.5%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on family benefits, income support and tax credits£ million£14.4bnYear ending March 2021£17.3bnYear ending March 2026+2,937+20.5%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on family benefits, income support, Universal Credit and tax credits£ million£57bnYear ending March 2021£84.3bnYear ending March 2026+27,258+47.8%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on fire protection£ million£3bnYear ending March 2021£4.2bnYear ending March 2026+1,154+38.3%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Foreign military aid£ million£478mYear ending March 2021£4bnYear ending March 2026+3,521+736.6%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on forestry£ million£155mYear ending March 2021£281mYear ending March 2026+126+81.3%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Fuel and energy£ million£1.3bnYear ending March 2021£6.6bnYear ending March 2026+5,274+408.8%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on General economic, commercial and labour affairs£ million£130.3bnYear ending March 2021£17.9bnYear ending March 2026−112,447−86.3%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on general public services£ billion£72bnYear ending March 2021£165.5bnYear ending March 2026+93.5+129.9%Higher than 96% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on General public services n.e.c.£ million£4.2bnYear ending March 2021£5.3bnYear ending March 2026+1,030+24.2%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on General services£ million£2.7bnYear ending March 2021£2.4bnYear ending March 2026−382−14.0%The lowest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on government administration£ million£13.4bnYear ending March 2021£19.9bnYear ending March 2026+6,442+48.0%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on health£ billion£218.6bnYear ending March 2021£257.5bnYear ending March 2026+38.9+17.8%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on health, real terms£ billion, 2024-25 prices£265.7bnYear ending March 2021£257.5bnYear ending March 2026−8.2−3.1%Higher than 92% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Housing (sub-function)£ million£18.9bnYear ending March 2021£14.5bnYear ending March 2026−4,388−23.3%The lowest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on housing and community amenities£ billion£13.7bnYear ending March 2021£22.5bnYear ending March 2026+8.8+64.2%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Housing and community amenities n.e.c.£ million£418mYear ending March 2021£1.3bnYear ending March 2026+913+218.4%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on housing and community amenities, real terms£ billion, 2024-25 prices£16.7bnYear ending March 2021£22.5bnYear ending March 2026+5.8+34.7%Higher than 92% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on housing development£ million£8.1bnYear ending March 2021£14.9bnYear ending March 2026+6,742+83.0%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on immigration and citizenship£ million£2.4bnYear ending March 2021£4.8bnYear ending March 2026+2,364+97.8%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on incapacity, disability and injury benefits£ million£48.3bnYear ending March 2021£66.3bnYear ending March 2026+17,998+37.3%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on international development£ million£8.6bnYear ending March 2021£7.2bnYear ending March 2026−1,423−16.5%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on law courts£ million£6.9bnYear ending March 2021£10bnYear ending March 2026+3,093+44.6%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on local authority housing£ million£6bnYear ending March 2021£12bnYear ending March 2026+6,029+101.1%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on local government debt interest£ million£739mYear ending March 2021£1.1bnYear ending March 2026+393+53.2%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on local public transport£ million£7.2bnYear ending March 2021£5.6bnYear ending March 2026−1,647−22.9%Has risen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on local roads£ million£6.8bnYear ending March 2021£8.1bnYear ending March 2026+1,314+19.3%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on market support£ million£2.8bnYear ending March 2021£2.6bnYear ending March 2026−199−7.1%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on medical research£ million£1.7bnYear ending March 2021£2.9bnYear ending March 2026+1,193+71.1%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on medical services£ million£187.3bnYear ending March 2021£247.4bnYear ending March 2026+60,079+32.1%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Military defence£ million£42.4bnYear ending March 2021£58.2bnYear ending March 2026+15,738+37.1%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Mining, manufacturing and construction£ million£1.1bnYear ending March 2021£312mYear ending March 2026−788−71.6%The lowest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on national roads£ million£6.2bnYear ending March 2021£6.1bnYear ending March 2026−25−0.4%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on old age£ million£125.7bnYear ending March 2021£172.2bnYear ending March 2026+46,460+37.0%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on other agriculture, food and fisheries policy£ million£3.3bnYear ending March 2021£3.7bnYear ending March 2026+447+13.6%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Other industries£ million£340mYear ending March 2021£302mYear ending March 2026−38−11.2%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on other police services£ million£19.2bnYear ending March 2021£26.8bnYear ending March 2026+7,572+39.4%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on other social housing£ million£2.2bnYear ending March 2021£2.9bnYear ending March 2026+714+33.0%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on other transport£ million£2.2bnYear ending March 2021£2.7bnYear ending March 2026+469+21.5%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on other unemployment benefits£ million£1.9bnYear ending March 2021£1.4bnYear ending March 2026−464−24.9%Has risen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on pensions£ million£113.2bnYear ending March 2021£154.9bnYear ending March 2026+41,648+36.8%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on police services£ million£21.6bnYear ending March 2021£31.6bnYear ending March 2026+9,937+46.0%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Pollution abatement£ million£288mYear ending March 2021£2.2bnYear ending March 2026+1,908+662.5%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Post-secondary non-tertiary education£ million£571mYear ending March 2021£1.1bnYear ending March 2026+507+88.8%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Pre-primary and primary education£ million£32bnYear ending March 2021£43.4bnYear ending March 2026+11,414+35.7%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on primary education£ million£27.4bnYear ending March 2021£33.8bnYear ending March 2026+6,446+23.6%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on prisons£ million£5.5bnYear ending March 2021£8.4bnYear ending March 2026+2,899+52.6%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Protection of biodiversity and landscape£ million£333mYear ending March 2021£606mYear ending March 2026+273+82.0%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on public corporation debt interest£ million£635mYear ending March 2021£502mYear ending March 2026−133−20.9%Has risen for 4 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Public debt transactions£ million£42.3bnYear ending March 2021£130.3bnYear ending March 2026+88,026+208.2%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on public order and safety£ billion£38.9bnYear ending March 2021£55.7bnYear ending March 2026+16.8+43.2%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Public order and safety n.e.c.£ million£1.8bnYear ending March 2021£1.6bnYear ending March 2026−253−14.0%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on public order and safety, real terms£ billion, 2024-25 prices£47.3bnYear ending March 2021£55.7bnYear ending March 2026+8.4+17.8%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on public sector debt interest£ billion£42.3bnYear ending March 2021£130.3bnYear ending March 2026+88.0+208.0%Higher than 96% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on public sector pensions£ million£15.7bnYear ending March 2021£19.4bnYear ending March 2026+3,678+23.4%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on R&D defence£ million£1.3bnYear ending March 2021£2.9bnYear ending March 2026+1,621+123.0%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on R&D economic affairs£ million£6.6bnYear ending March 2021£11.3bnYear ending March 2026+4,636+69.9%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on R&D education£ million£2.7bnYear ending March 2021£2.6bnYear ending March 2026−66−2.5%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on R&D environment protection£ million£143mYear ending March 2021£484mYear ending March 2026+341+238.5%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on R&D general public services£ million£679mYear ending March 2021£510mYear ending March 2026−169−24.9%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on R&D housing and community amenities£ million£1mYear ending March 2021£9mYear ending March 2026+8+800.0%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on R&D public order and safety£ million£1mYear ending March 2021£1mYear ending March 202600.0%Equal to the highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on R&D recreation, culture and religion£ million£123mYear ending March 2021£107mYear ending March 2026−16−13.0%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on railways£ million£27.1bnYear ending March 2021£26.5bnYear ending March 2026−573−2.1%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on recreation, culture and religion£ million£12.6bnYear ending March 2021£15.1bnYear ending March 2026+2,451+19.4%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Recreation, culture and religion n.e.c.£ million£114mYear ending March 2021£257mYear ending March 2026+143+125.4%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Recreational and sporting services£ million£3.6bnYear ending March 2021£3.9bnYear ending March 2026+303+8.5%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Religious and other community services£ million£60mYear ending March 2021£144mYear ending March 2026+84+140.0%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Secondary education£ million£47.5bnYear ending March 2021£60.8bnYear ending March 2026+13,330+28.1%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on sickness and disability£ million£60.8bnYear ending March 2021£84.3bnYear ending March 2026+23,556+38.8%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Social exclusion n.e.c.£ million£58.4bnYear ending March 2021£86.8bnYear ending March 2026+28,414+48.7%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on social protection£ billion£299.3bnYear ending March 2021£407.3bnYear ending March 2026+108+36.1%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Social protection n.e.c.£ million£5.8bnYear ending March 2021£11.2bnYear ending March 2026+5,436+94.3%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on social protection, real terms£ billion, 2024-25 prices£363.9bnYear ending March 2021£407.3bnYear ending March 2026+43.4+11.9%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Street lighting£ million£762mYear ending March 2021£1.1bnYear ending March 2026+313+41.1%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Subsidiary services to education£ million£4.6bnYear ending March 2021£7bnYear ending March 2026+2,317+49.9%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Survivors£ million£1.2bnYear ending March 2021£1.4bnYear ending March 2026+214+18.3%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Tertiary education£ million£4.9bnYear ending March 2021£4.6bnYear ending March 2026−257−5.2%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on transport£ billion£49.3bnYear ending March 2021£48.9bnYear ending March 2026−0.4−0.8%Higher than 96% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Transport (sub-function)£ million£49.4bnYear ending March 2021£48.9bnYear ending March 2026−462−0.9%Series begins Year ending March 2021; 6 periods.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on transport, real terms£ billion, 2024-25 prices£60bnYear ending March 2021£48.9bnYear ending March 2026−11.1−18.5%Higher than 79% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on under fives£ million£4.7bnYear ending March 2021£9.6bnYear ending March 2026+4,968+106.8%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on unemployment£ million£1.9bnYear ending March 2021£1.4bnYear ending March 2026−464−24.9%Has risen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2023.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Waste management£ million£9.1bnYear ending March 2021£11.9bnYear ending March 2026+2,733+29.9%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 2026HM Treasury
Spending on Water supply£ million£797mYear ending March 2021£534mYear ending March 2026−263−33.0%The lowest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2021 (6 periods).2 September 2026HM Treasury
Total managed expenditure£ billion£1.1tnYear ending March 2021£1.36tnYear ending March 2026+257.2+23.3%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 2026HM Treasury
Total managed expenditure as a share of GDPpercent of GDP52.3%Year ending March 202144.3%Year ending March 2026−8−8.0 pointsHigher than 83% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003.2 September 2026HM Treasury
Total managed expenditure, real terms£ billion, 2024-25 prices£1.34tnYear ending March 2021£1.36tnYear ending March 2026+19.4+1.4%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 2026HM Treasury
Transport spending as a share of GDPper cent of GDP2.3%Year ending March 20211.6%Year ending March 2026−0.7−0.7 pointsHigher than 83% of the 24 values in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2003.2 September 2026HM Treasury

Benefits 18 series

SeriesFive years earlierLatestChange% or pointsHistorical contextLast updatedSource
Benefit expenditure on pensioners£ million£123.8bnYear ending March 2020£164.9bnYear ending March 2025+41,106.5+33.2%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 2026DWP
Benefit expenditure on working-age people£ million£66.4bnYear ending March 2020£119.8bnYear ending March 2025+53,377.6+80.4%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 2026DWP
Carer's Allowance caseloadpeople1,179,000Year ending March 20201,325,000Year ending March 2025+146,000+12.4%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 2026DWP
Carer's Allowance expenditure£ million£2.9bnYear ending March 2020£4.2bnYear ending March 2025+1,298.5+44.2%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 2026DWP
Disability benefits caseloadpeople5,354,000Year ending March 20206,531,000Year ending March 2025+1,177,000+22.0%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 2026DWP
Disability benefits expenditure£ million£25.8bnYear ending March 2020£41.7bnYear ending March 2025+15,893.0+61.6%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 2026DWP
Housing support caseloadhouseholds3,394,000Year ending March 20202,072,000Year ending March 2025−1,322,000−39.0%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 2026DWP
Housing support expenditure£ million£24.4bnYear ending March 2020£36bnYear ending March 2025+11,594.8+47.5%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 2026DWP
Incapacity benefits caseloadpeople2,559,000Year ending March 20203,549,000Year ending March 2025+990,000+38.7%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 2026DWP
Incapacity benefits expenditure£ million£17.2bnYear ending March 2020£29.7bnYear ending March 2025+12,546.1+73.1%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 2026DWP
Net social benefits paid£ million£20.8bnJuly 2021£29.8bnJuly 2026+8,990+43.3%The highest value in the series, which begins in April 1997 (352 periods).20 August 2026ONS
Pension Credit expenditure£ million£5.1bnYear ending March 2020£6bnYear ending March 2025+946.8+18.7%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 2026DWP
State Pension caseloadpeople12,556,000Year ending March 202012,987,000Year ending March 2025+431,000+3.4%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 2026DWP
State Pension expenditure£ million£98.8bnYear ending March 2020£136.6bnYear ending March 2025+37,776.9+38.2%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 2026DWP
Total benefit expenditure£ million£192.6bnYear ending March 2020£289.3bnYear ending March 2025+96,731.1+50.2%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 2026DWP
Total benefit expenditure, real terms£ million£250.7bnYear ending March 2020£304.7bnYear ending March 2025+53,938.2+21.5%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 2026DWP
Universal Credit and equivalents, expenditure£ million£64.2bnYear ending March 2020£90bnYear ending March 2025+25,820.2+40.2%The highest value in the series, which begins in Year ending March 2020 (6 periods).26 March 2026DWP
Universal Credit caseloadhouseholds2,130,000Year ending March 20205,473,000Year ending March 2025+3,343,000+156.9%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 2026DWP

Housing 5 series

SeriesFive years earlierLatestChange% or pointsHistorical contextLast updatedSource
Average house price££242,777June 2021£272,188June 2026+29,411+12.1%The highest value in the series, which begins in April 1968 (699 periods). Has risen for 3 consecutive months, since March 2026.20 August 2026HM Land Registry
Average private rent a month£ a month£1,037July 2021£1,393July 2026+356+34.3%The highest value in the series, which begins in January 2015 (139 periods). Has risen for 6 consecutive months, since January 2026.19 August 2026ONS
House price annual changepercent12.3%June 20212%June 2026−10.3−10.3 pointsHigher than 24% of the 687 values in the series, which begins in April 1969.20 August 2026HM Land Registry
New social housing lettingslettings306,152Year ending March 2020262,944Year ending March 2025−43,208−14.1%Series begins Year ending March 2008; 18 periods.13 November 2025MHCLG
Private rent annual changepercent1.1%July 20213.7%July 2026+2.5+2.5 pointsHigher than 65% of the 127 values in the series, which begins in January 2016.19 August 2026ONS

Health 7 series

SeriesFive years earlierLatestChange% or pointsHistorical contextLast updatedSource
A&E attendancesattendances2,160,128July 20212,487,580July 2026+327,452+15.2%The highest value in the series, which begins in August 2020 (72 periods).13 August 2026NHS England
A&E four-hour standard% of attendancesNot available: crosses a coverage break on 2023-06-0175.4%July 2026Higher than 79% of the 38 values in the series, which begins in June 2023.13 August 2026NHS England
Emergency admissionsadmissions532,712July 2021547,828July 2026+15,116+2.8%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 2026NHS England
NHS waiting list (incomplete treatment pathways)incomplete pathways5,453,486June 20217,272,291June 2026+1,818,805+33.4%Higher than 44% of the 63 values in the series, which begins in April 2021.13 August 2026NHS England
NHS waiting list within 18 weeks% of incomplete pathways68.7%June 202165.8%June 2026−2.9−2.9 pointsHigher than 92% of the 63 values in the series, which begins in April 2021.13 August 2026NHS England
NHS waits of more than a yearincomplete pathways304,823June 2021105,711June 2026−199,112−65.3%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 2026NHS England
Twelve-hour trolley waitspatients2,208July 202147,438July 2026+45,230+2,048.5%Higher than 90% of the 134 values in the series, which begins in June 2015.13 August 2026NHS England

Education 15 series

SeriesFive years earlierLatestChange% or pointsHistorical contextLast updatedSource
Apprenticeship achievementsachievements156,5302020/21 academic year146,2102025/26 academic year−10,320−6.6%Series begins 2017/18 academic year; 9 periods.4 August 2026Department for Education
Apprenticeship startsstarts321,4402020/21 academic year308,7702025/26 academic year−12,670−3.9%The lowest value in the series, which begins in 2017/18 academic year (9 periods).4 August 2026Department for Education
Average Attainment 8 scorepoints50.22019/20 academic year46.12024/25 academic year−4.1−8.2%Series begins 2018/19 academic year; 7 periods.4 August 2026Department for Education
Average primary class sizepupils26.62020/21 academic year26.12025/26 academic year−0.5−2.0%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 2026Department for Education
Average secondary class sizepupils22.32020/21 academic year22.62025/26 academic year+0.3+1.5%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 2026Department for Education
Persistent absencepercentNot available: no period published five years earlier18.1%2024/25 academic yearHas fallen for 3 consecutive years, since 2021/22 academic year.4 August 2026Department for Education
Pupils in primary school classespupils4,177,0582020/21 academic year3,974,1322025/26 academic year−202,926−4.9%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 2026Department for Education
Pupils in secondary school classespupils3,241,4812020/21 academic year3,359,9272025/26 academic year+118,446+3.7%Series begins 2015/16 academic year; 11 periods.4 August 2026Department for Education
Pupils on SEN support, sharepercent12.2%2020/21 academic year14.8%2025/26 academic year+2.6+2.6 pointsThe 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 2026Department for Education
Pupils persistently absentpupilsNot available: no period published five years earlier1,340,4372024/25 academic yearHas fallen for 3 consecutive years, since 2021/22 academic year.4 August 2026Department for Education
Pupils with an education, health and care planpupils325,6182020/21 academic year538,5472025/26 academic year+212,929+65.4%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 2026Department for Education
Pupils with an EHC plan, sharepercent3.7%2020/21 academic year6%2025/26 academic year+2.4+2.4 pointsThe 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 2026Department for Education
Severe absencepercentNot available: no period published five years earlier2.4%2024/25 academic yearThe 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 2026Department for Education
Young people NEET, numberpeople694,6102020839,8932025+145,283.4+20.9%Higher than 77% of the 26 values in the series, which begins in 2000.4 August 2026Department for Education
Young people not in education, employment or trainingpercent11.9%202013.3%2025+1.5+1.5 pointsHigher than 65% of the 26 values in the series, which begins in 2000.4 August 2026Department for Education

Energy 6 series

SeriesFive years earlierLatestChange% or pointsHistorical contextLast updatedSource
Average annual electricity bill£ a year£6712020£1,0692025+398.6+59.4%Series begins 2014; 12 periods.30 June 2026DESNZ
Average annual gas bill£ a year£4962020£8342025+338.3+68.2%Series begins 2014; 12 periods.30 June 2026DESNZ
Diesel pump pricepence a litre137.4pWeek beginning 20 September 2021183.5pWeek beginning 31 August 2026+46.1+33.6%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 2026DESNZ
Mean domestic electricity consumption per meterkWh a year3,62620193,3232024−303.7−8.4%Series begins 2012; 13 periods.18 December 2025DESNZ
Mean domestic gas consumption per meterkWh a year13,516201911,3592024−2,156.5−16.0%Series begins 2012; 13 periods.5 May 2026DESNZ
Petrol pump pricepence a litre134.9pWeek beginning 20 September 2021161.6pWeek beginning 31 August 2026+26.8+19.8%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 2026DESNZ

Transport 4 series

SeriesFive years earlierLatestChange% or pointsHistorical contextLast updatedSource
Licensed carscars32,730,0992021 Q134,627,4142026 Q1+1,897,315+5.8%The highest value in the series, which begins in 2014 Q3 (47 periods).15 July 2026Department for Transport
Licensed vehiclesvehicles39,874,8072021 Q142,448,4812026 Q1+2,573,674+6.5%The highest value in the series, which begins in 2014 Q3 (47 periods).15 July 2026Department for Transport
Road casualties of all severitiescasualties115,5842020127,8832025+12,299+10.6%Has fallen for 3 consecutive years, since 2022. Lower than 97% of the 97 values in the series, which begins in 1926.30 July 2026Department for Transport
Road deathsdeaths1,46020201,5382025+78+5.3%Has fallen for 3 consecutive years, since 2022. Lower than 98% of the 100 values in the series, which begins in 1926.30 July 2026Department for Transport

Local government 10 series

SeriesFive years earlierLatestChange% or pointsHistorical contextLast updatedSource
Adult social care precept in the average Band D bill£ a yearNot available: no period published five years earlier£34Year ending March 2026The 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 2026MHCLG
Adult social care precept, total raised in England£ millionNot available: no period published five years earlier£653.6mYear ending March 2026The 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 2026MHCLG
Average Band D council tax£ a year£1,818Year ending March 2021£2,280Year ending March 2026+462.5+25.4%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 2026MHCLG
Band D council tax in Scotland£ a year£1,308Year ending March 2021£1,543Year ending March 2026+235.1+18.0%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 2026Scottish Government
Change in average Band D council taxpercent3.9%Year ending March 20215%Year ending March 2026+1.1+1.1 pointsSeries begins Year ending March 2012; 15 periods.25 March 2026MHCLG
Council investments held£ million£56.4bn2021 Q2£47.6bn2026 Q2−8,844.6−15.7%Higher than 24% of the 25 values in the series, which begins in 2020 Q2.3 September 2026MHCLG
Council spending on services£ million£94.6bnYear ending March 2020£134.2bnYear ending March 2025+39,633.2+41.9%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 2026MHCLG
Earmarked council reserves£ million£21bnYear ending March 2020£25bnYear ending March 2025+3,970.9+18.9%Has fallen for 3 consecutive years, since Year ending March 2022.13 August 2026MHCLG
Outstanding council borrowing£ million£126.7bn2021 Q2£154.2bn2026 Q2+27,499.6+21.7%Higher than 97% of the 36 values in the series, which begins in 2010 Q1.3 September 2026MHCLG
Unallocated council reserves£ million£4.7bnYear ending March 2020£5.4bnYear ending March 2025+704.8+15.1%Series begins Year ending March 2018; 8 periods.13 August 2026MHCLG

Economy 19 series

SeriesFive years earlierLatestChange% or pointsHistorical contextLast updatedSource
Consumer Prices Indexindex111.3July 2021142.9July 2026+31.6+28.4%The highest value in the series, which begins in January 1988 (463 periods). Has risen for 6 consecutive months, since January 2026.18 August 2026ONS
Consumer Prices Index: alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (division 02)index119.3July 2021159.9July 2026+40.6+34.0%Equal to the highest value in the series, which begins in January 1988.18 August 2026ONS
Consumer Prices Index: clothing and footwear (division 03)index100.6July 2021117.7July 2026+17.1+17.0%Higher than 47% of the 463 values in the series, which begins in January 1988.18 August 2026ONS
Consumer Prices Index: communication (division 08)index116.3July 2021149.6July 2026+33.3+28.6%Higher than 100% of the 463 values in the series, which begins in January 1988.18 August 2026ONS
Consumer Prices Index: education (division 10)index120July 2021152.7July 2026+32.7+27.2%Equal to the highest value in the series, which begins in January 1988.18 August 2026ONS
Consumer Prices Index: food and non-alcoholic beverages (division 01)index103.3July 2021144July 2026+40.7+39.4%Higher than 99% of the 463 values in the series, which begins in January 1988.18 August 2026ONS
Consumer Prices Index: furniture, household equipment and routine maintenance (division 05)index108July 2021126.3July 2026+18.3+16.9%Higher than 96% of the 463 values in the series, which begins in January 1988.18 August 2026ONS
Consumer Prices Index: health (division 06)index114.9July 2021143.9July 2026+29+25.2%The highest value in the series, which begins in January 1988 (463 periods). Has risen for 3 consecutive months, since April 2026.18 August 2026ONS
Consumer Prices Index: housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (division 04)index108.1July 2021153.2July 2026+45.1+41.7%The highest value in the series, which begins in January 1988 (463 periods).18 August 2026ONS
Consumer Prices Index: miscellaneous goods and services (division 12)index105.8July 2021126.6July 2026+20.8+19.7%The highest value in the series, which begins in January 1988 (463 periods). Has risen for 8 consecutive months, since November 2025.18 August 2026ONS
Consumer Prices Index: recreation and culture (division 09)index111.4July 2021136.3July 2026+24.9+22.4%Higher than 100% of the 463 values in the series, which begins in January 1988.18 August 2026ONS
Consumer Prices Index: restaurants and hotels (division 11)index116.6July 2021157July 2026+40.4+34.6%The highest value in the series, which begins in January 1988 (463 periods). Has risen for 6 consecutive months, since January 2026.18 August 2026ONS
Consumer Prices Index: transport (division 07)index121.3July 2021146.1July 2026+24.8+20.4%Higher than 100% of the 463 values in the series, which begins in January 1988.18 August 2026ONS
CPI inflation ratepercent2%July 20212.9%July 2026+0.9+0.9 pointsHigher than 69% of the 451 values in the series, which begins in January 1989.18 August 2026ONS
CPIH inflation ratepercent2.1%July 20213.1%July 2026+1+1.0 pointHigher than 74% of the 451 values in the series, which begins in January 1989.18 August 2026ONS
GDP per head, real terms££9,7862021 Q2£10,2342026 Q2+448+4.6%The highest value in the series, which begins in 1955 Q1 (286 periods).12 August 2026ONS
Gross domestic product, real terms£ million£655.4bn2021 Q2£712.5bn2026 Q2+57,102+8.7%The highest value in the series, which begins in 1955 Q1 (286 periods). Has risen for 10 consecutive quarters, since 2023 Q4.12 August 2026ONS
Real household disposable income£ million£442.9bn2021 Q1£454.4bn2026 Q1+11,481+2.6%Higher than 98% of the 285 values in the series, which begins in 1955 Q1.12 August 2026ONS
RPI inflation ratepercent3.8%July 20213.2%July 2026−0.6−0.6 pointsHigher than 38% of the 938 values in the series, which begins in June 1948.18 August 2026ONS

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