Asylum Applications in the United Kingdom decreased to 3935 persons in November from 4415 persons in October of 2019. Asylum Applications in the United Kingdom averaged 2737.38 persons from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5170 persons in October of 2015 and a record low of 1655 persons in December of 2009. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Consumer Spending in the United Kingdom decreased to 341502 GBP Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 341725 GBP Million in the third quarter of 2019. Consumer Spending in the United Kingdom averaged 177994.11 GBP Million from 1955 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 341725 GBP Million in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 67920 GBP Million in the first quarter of 1955. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom Consumer Spending - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Government Spending in the United Kingdom increased to 100767 GBP Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 99316 GBP Million in the third quarter of 2019. Government Spending in the United Kingdom averaged 60680.90 GBP Million from 1955 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 100767 GBP Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 32139 GBP Million in the second quarter of 1958. Government Spending refers to public expenditure on goods and services and is a major component of the GDP. Government spending policies like setting up budget targets, adjusting taxation, increasing public expenditure and public works are very effective tools in influencing economic growth. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom Government Spending - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Tourist Arrivals in the United Kingdom increased to 3210 Thousand in December from 2920 Thousand in November of 2019. Tourist Arrivals in the United Kingdom averaged 2060.50 Thousand from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 4168 Thousand in August of 2019 and a record low of 540 Thousand in February of 1981. This page provides - United Kingdom Tourist Arrivals- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Living Wage Individual in the United Kingdom increased to 895 GBP/Month in 2018 from 850 GBP/Month in 2017. Living Wage Individual in the United Kingdom averaged 857.50 GBP/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 900 GBP/Month in 2016 and a record low of 785 GBP/Month in 2015. WageIndicator Living Wage computations are based on the cost of living for a predefined food basket derived from the FAO database distinguishing 50 food groups with national food consumption patterns in per capita units, for housing and for transportation, with a margin for unexpected expenses. The data about prices of these items is collected through an online survey.

Construction Pmi in the United Kingdom decreased to 8.20 points in April from 39.30 points in March of 2020. Construction Pmi in the United Kingdom averaged 51.11 points from 2008 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 64.60 points in January of 2014 and a record low of 8.20 points in April of 2020. In the United Kingdom, the Markit / Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Purchasing Managers Index measures the performance of the construction sector and is derived from a survey of 170 construction companies. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom Construction Pmi - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Services PMI in the United Kingdom decreased to 13.40 points in April from 34.50 points in March of 2020. Services PMI in the United Kingdom averaged 53.25 points from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 62.50 points in October of 2013 and a record low of 13.40 points in April of 2020. The Markit/CIPS UK Services PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index) is based on data collected from companies in the transport and communication sector, financial intermediation, business services, personal services, computing and IT and hotels and restaurants. The index tracks variables such as sales, employment, inventories and prices. A reading above 50 indicates that the services sector is generally expanding; below 50 indicates that it is generally declining. . This page provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom Services PMI - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Leading Economic Index the United Kingdom increased 0.10 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Leading Economic Index in the United Kingdom averaged 0.50 percent from 1997 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2 percent in September of 1999 and a record low of -2 percent in November of 2008. GDP measures the value of goods and services produced in the UK. The reading refers to a three-month growth rate, which is a better indicator of the underlying growth in GDP as the monthly figure is likely to be more volatile. In this sense, the monthly release can be thought of as a monthly update on three months’ worth of data on the economy, rather than a figure representing the economy in just one month. Rolling three-month data is calculated by comparing growth in a three-month period with growth in the previous three-month period, for example growth in March to May compared with the previous December to February. This page provides - United Kingdom Monthly GDP- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retirement Age Men in the United Kingdom increased to 65.50 in 2019 from 65 in 2018. Retirement Age Men in the United Kingdom averaged 65.05 from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 65.50 in 2019 and a record low of 65 in 2010. This page provides - United Kingdom Retirement Age Men - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Labor Force Participation Rate in the United Kingdom increased to 79.80 percent in January from 79.60 percent in December of 2019. Labor Force Participation Rate in the United Kingdom averaged 76.69 percent from 1971 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 79.80 percent in January of 2020 and a record low of 74.10 percent in March of 1983. The labour force participation rates is the number of persons who are employed and unemployed but looking for a job divided by the total working-age population. This page provides - United Kingdom Labor Force Participation Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Agriculture in the United Kingdom increased to 3057 GBP Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 3055 GBP Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Agriculture in the United Kingdom averaged 2797.62 GBP Million from 1990 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3251 GBP Million in the fourth quarter of 2014 and a record low of 2292 GBP Million in the second quarter of 1996. This page provides - United Kingdom Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Exchange Reserves in the United Kingdom increased to 178375.81 USD Million in April from 175121.55 USD Million in March of 2020. Foreign Exchange Reserves in the United Kingdom averaged 85833.98 USD Million from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 182716.16 USD Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 35190.42 USD Million in February of 2000. In the United Kingdom, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page provides - United Kingdom Foreign Exchange Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Small Business Sentiment in the United Kingdom decreased to -84 in the second quarter of 2020 from 36 in the first quarter of 2020. Small Business Sentiment in the United Kingdom averaged -4.79 from 1978 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 40 in the second quarter of 1983 and a record low of -84 in the second quarter of 2020. In the United Kingdom, the Small Business Sentiment measures measures the expectations of business conditions for companies with up to 199 employees. The Questionnaire accesses the overall sentiment regarding general and export business situation, investment, capacity, order books, employment, output, stocks, prices competitiveness regarding domestic, EU and non-EU markets and innovation and training. For each assessment is computed a sub-index as the percentage of positive answers minus the percentage of negative answers. The composite index is then computed as the weighted average of the sub-indices. An Optimism Index of +100 indicates that all survey respondents are much more confident about future prospects, while -100 suggests that all survey respondents are much less confident about future prospects. An index level of 0 indicates neutrality. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom Small Business Sentiment - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Retirement Age Women in the United Kingdom increased to 65.50 in 2019 from 65 in 2018. Retirement Age Women in the United Kingdom averaged 62.44 from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 65.50 in 2019 and a record low of 60 in 2010. In the United Kingdom, from 2011, the retirement age for women increases six months per year until it reaches 65 in 2018. This page provides - United Kingdom Retirement Age Women - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Composite Pmi in the United Kingdom decreased to 13.80 points in April from 36 points in March of 2020. Composite Pmi in the United Kingdom averaged 53.98 points from 2013 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 61.80 points in October of 2013 and a record low of 13.80 points in April of 2020. The UK Composite PMI is a weighted average of the Manufacturing Output Index and the Services Business Activity Index. This page provides - United Kingdom Composite Pmi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Deposit Interest Rate in the United Kingdom remained unchanged at -0.15 percent in March from -0.15 percent in March of 2020. Deposit Interest Rate in the United Kingdom averaged 0.16 percent from 2008 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4.25 percent in October of 2008 and a record low of -0.15 percent in March of 2020. The Deposit Interest Rate is the average rate paid by commercial banks to individuals or corporations on deposits. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in the United Kingdom.

Full Time Employment in the United Kingdom decreased to 24455 Thousand in January from 24463 Thousand in December of 2019. Full Time Employment in the United Kingdom averaged 21331.91 Thousand from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 24463 Thousand in December of 2019 and a record low of 19136 Thousand in December of 1993. This page provides - United Kingdom Full Time Employment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

United Kingdom 30-Year Treasury Gilt Auction Bond Yield was 0.55 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the United Kingdom 30-Year Treasury Gilt Auction reached an all time high of 16.01 in September of 1981.

The Social Security Rate in the United Kingdom stands at 25.80 percent. Social Security Rate in the United Kingdom averaged 23.43 percent from 1981 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 25.80 percent in 2011 and a record low of 9 percent in 1990. In the United Kingdom, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of the United Kingdom because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - United Kingdom Social Security Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Steel Production in the United Kingdom increased to 630 Thousand Tonnes in March from 586 Thousand Tonnes in February of 2020. Steel Production in the United Kingdom averaged 1326.20 Thousand Tonnes from 1969 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2848 Thousand Tonnes in April of 1970 and a record low of 131 Thousand Tonnes in February of 1980. This page has Steel Production values for United Kingdom.

The United Kingdom recorded a Current Account deficit of 5551 GBP Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Current Account in the United Kingdom averaged -4695.52 GBP Million from 1946 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2668 GBP Million in the first quarter of 1981 and a record low of -35312 GBP Million in the first quarter of 2019. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom Current Account - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

New Orders in the United Kingdom increased to 11353 GBP Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 10875 GBP Million in the third quarter of 2019. New Orders in the United Kingdom averaged 15166.55 GBP Million from 1964 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 25109 GBP Million in the fourth quarter of 1964 and a record low of 9381 GBP Million in the third quarter of 1980. In the United Kingdom, because new orders heavily affect business confidence they are a leading indicator for growth in gross domsestic product. This page provides - United Kingdom New Orders - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government spending in the United Kingdom was last recorded at 39.3 percent of GDP in 2019 . Government Spending to GDP in the United Kingdom averaged 39.63 percent from 1956 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 46.50 percent in 1976 and a record low of 34.50 percent in 1989. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom Government Spending to GDP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Lending Rate in the United Kingdom remained unchanged at 0.35 percent in March from 0.35 percent in March of 2020. Lending Rate in the United Kingdom averaged 0.82 percent from 2008 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4.75 percent in October of 2008 and a record low of 0.35 percent in March of 2020. This page provides - United Kingdom Operational Standing Lending Facility Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Labour Costs in the United Kingdom increased to 109.70 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 109 points in the third quarter of 2019. Labour Costs in the United Kingdom averaged 68.36 points from 1977 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 109.70 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 20.90 points in the first quarter of 1977. In the UK, unit labour costs (ULCs) reflect the full labour costs, including social security and employers’ pension contributions, incurred in the production of a unit of economic output. Changes in labour costs are a large factor in overall changes in the cost of production. If increased costs are not reflected in increased output, for instance, this can put upward pressure on the prices of goods and services – sometimes referred to as “inflationary pressure”. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom Labour Costs - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Government Revenues in the United Kingdom increased to 67210 GBP Million in March from 66402 GBP Million in February of 2020. Government Revenues in the United Kingdom averaged 40046.23 GBP Million from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 82829 GBP Million in January of 2020 and a record low of 17491 GBP Million in April of 1993. This page provides - United Kingdom Government Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in the United Kingdom decreased to 86917 GBP Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 87970 GBP Million in the third quarter of 2019. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in the United Kingdom averaged 52172.92 GBP Million from 1955 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 88201 GBP Million in the fourth quarter of 2017 and a record low of 13983 GBP Million in the first quarter of 1955. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom Gross Fixed Capital Formation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Foreign Direct Investment in the United Kingdom decreased by 9031 GBP Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Foreign Direct Investment in the United Kingdom averaged 12670.54 GBP Million from 1987 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 92093 GBP Million in the fourth quarter of 2016 and a record low of -44536 GBP Million in the second quarter of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom Net Foreign Direct Investment - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Long Term Unemployment Rate in the United Kingdom decreased to 0.80 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 0.90 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Long Term Unemployment Rate in the United Kingdom averaged 1.99 percent from 1992 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 4.30 percent in the second quarter of 1993 and a record low of 0.80 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019. In the United Kingdom, the long term unemployment rate refers to the share of unemployed persons since 12 months or more in the total number of active persons (those who are either employed or unemployed) in the labour market. This page provides - United Kingdom Long Term Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports of Metal Working Machines in Switzerland decreased to 210.51 CHF Million in March from 234.70 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports of Metal Working Machines in Switzerland averaged 320 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 414.83 CHF Million in November of 2018 and a record low of 210.51 CHF Million in March of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Metal Working Machines.

Gasoline Prices in the United Kingdom decreased to 1.36 USD/Liter in April from 1.47 USD/Liter in March of 2020. Gasoline Prices in the United Kingdom averaged 1.63 USD/Liter from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2.22 USD/Liter in September of 2014 and a record low of 0.92 USD/Liter in December of 1995. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom Gasoline Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The United Kingdom recorded a Current Account deficit of 3.80 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Current Account to GDP in the United Kingdom averaged -1.15 percent from 1948 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2.70 percent in 1950 and a record low of -5.20 percent in 2016. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - United Kingdom Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Disposable Personal Income in the United Kingdom increased to 356697 GBP Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 351616 GBP Million in the third quarter of 2019. Disposable Personal Income in the United Kingdom averaged 184497.30 GBP Million from 1955 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 356697 GBP Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 65381 GBP Million in the first quarter of 1955. This page provides - United Kingdom Households Disposable Income - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Zew Economic Sentiment Index in the United Kingdom increased to 13.20 in April from -58.50 in March of 2020. Zew Economic Sentiment Index in the United Kingdom averaged -2.84 from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 61 in July of 1993 and a record low of -80.60 in August of 2019. In the UK, the ZEW Economic Sentiment Index measures the level of optimism that analysts have about the expected economic developments over the next 6 months. The survey covers up to 350 financial and economic analysts. The index is constructed as the difference between the percentage share of analysts that are optimistic and the percentage of analysts that are pessimistic about the development of the economy. Therefore, the ZEW indicator measures the confidence on a scale of -100 (all analysts expect the economy to deteriorate) up to 100 (all analysts expect it to improve). A 0 value indicates neutrality. This page provides - United Kingdom Zew Economic Sentiment Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports - Making & Breaking Elec. Circuits Apparatus in Japan increased to 49101.70 JPY Million in March from 33979.76 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports - Making & Breaking Elec. Circuits Apparat in Japan averaged 25033.77 JPY Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 56325.62 JPY Million in November of 2017 and a record low of 2340.21 JPY Million in April of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Making & Breaking Elec. Circuits Appar.

Imports of Socks & Stockings in Japan increased to 6736.68 JPY Million in March from 3125.07 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports of Socks & Stockings in Japan averaged 4436.97 JPY Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10519.48 JPY Million in September of 2015 and a record low of 766.43 JPY Million in December of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Socks & Stockings.

Retail Sales in the United Kingdom decreased 5.80 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in the United Kingdom averaged 2.54 percent from 1997 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9 percent in April of 2002 and a record low of -5.80 percent in March of 2020. In the United Kingdom, the year-over-year change in Retail sales compares the aggregated sales of retail goods and services during a certain month to the same month a year ago. This page provides - United Kingdom Retail Sales YoY - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports from United Kingdom in Australia increased to 597372.97 AUD THO in March from 539712 AUD THO in February of 2020. Imports from United Kingdom in Australia averaged 480908.50 AUD THO from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1495000 AUD THO in November of 2008 and a record low of 199000 AUD THO in February of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for Australia Imports from Uk.

Retail Sales in the United Kingdom decreased 5.10 percent in March of 2020 over the previous month. Retail Sales MoM in the United Kingdom averaged 0.20 percent from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3 percent in February of 2010 and a record low of -5.10 percent in March of 2020. In the United Kingdom, the Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods and services over a specific time period. In the United Kingdom, Retail sales are seasonal, volatile and relatively important to the overall economy. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom Retail Sales MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Job Vacancies in the United Kingdom decreased to 795 Thousand in February from 817 Thousand in January of 2020. Job Vacancies in the United Kingdom averaged 635.13 Thousand from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 855 Thousand in December of 2018 and a record low of 432 Thousand in May of 2009. In the United Kingdom, job vacancies are defined as positions for which employers are actively seeking to recruit outside their business or organisation. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom Job Vacancies - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Imports from United Kingdom in China decreased to 1512400 USD THO in April from 1819100 USD THO in March of 2020. Imports from United Kingdom in China averaged 1809404.08 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3156400 USD THO in February of 2020 and a record low of 1612.90 USD THO in April of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Imports From Uk.

Exports to United Kingdom in China increased to 4265300 USD THO in April from 3697000 USD THO in March of 2020. Exports to United Kingdom in China averaged 4861351.95 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6635900 USD THO in February of 2020 and a record low of 2591251.87 USD THO in February of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Exports To Uk.

Imports - Woodworking, Glass, Plastic & Rubber (Census) in the United States decreased to 621.09 USD Million in March from 700.61 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Woodworking, Glass, Plastic & Rubber (Ce in the United States averaged 453.73 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 960.66 USD Million in September of 2018 and a record low of 160.63 USD Million in February of 1990. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Woodworking, Glass, Plastic & Rubber.

Imports - Steelmaking & Ferroalloying Mtls. (Census) in the United States increased to 614 USD Million in March from 584.25 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Steelmaking & Ferroalloying Mtls. (Censu in the United States averaged 418.74 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1213.75 USD Million in August of 2008 and a record low of 5.37 USD Million in March of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Steelmaking & Ferroalloying Mtls.

Exports to United Kingdom in New Zealand increased to 168.22 NZD Million in March from 159.29 NZD Million in February of 2020. Exports to United Kingdom in New Zealand averaged 126.67 NZD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 181.78 NZD Million in March of 2015 and a record low of 78.40 NZD Million in November of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for New Zealand Exports to the United Kingdom.

Central Bank Balance Sheet in the United Kingdom increased to 647015 GBP Million in April 15 from 632553 GBP Million in the previous week. Central Bank Balance Sheet in the United Kingdom averaged 263899.79 GBP Million from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 647015 GBP Million in April of 2020 and a record low of 76991 GBP Million in February of 2007. This page provides - United Kingdom Central Bank Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Factory Orders in the United Kingdom decreased 56 percent in April of 2020 over the previous month. Factory Orders in the United Kingdom averaged -18.34 Net Balance from 1977 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 21 Net Balance in May of 1988 and a record low of -79 Net Balance in October of 1980. In the United Kingdom, the Confederation of British Industry‘s Industrial Trends Survey of total order book balance tracks changes in the level of factory orders from around 500 companies across 38 sectors of manufacturing industry. The survey covers domestic and export orders, stocks, price, investment intentions and output expectations. For each variable, manufacturers are asked if present situation is above normal, normal or below normal. The results are presented as a weighted percentage balance, that is, the difference between the percentage of respondents replying more or up to each question minus the percentage replying less or down. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom CBI Industrial Trends Orders - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in the United Kingdom decreased by 3161 GBP Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Changes in Inventories in the United Kingdom averaged 643.23 GBP Million from 1955 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 11359 GBP Million in the fourth quarter of 1988 and a record low of -9083 GBP Million in the first quarter of 2009. In the United Kingdom, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - United Kingdom Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in the United Kingdom increased 1.30 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in the United Kingdom averaged 2.48 percent from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 13 percent in August of 2008 and a record low of -3.30 percent in February of 2015. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The benchmark interest rate in the United Kingdom was last recorded at 0.10 percent. Interest Rate in the United Kingdom averaged 7.38 percent from 1971 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 17 percent in November of 1979 and a record low of 0.10 percent in March of 2020. In the United Kingdom, benchmark interest rate is set by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). The Bank of England official interest rate is the repo rate. This repo rate applies to open market operations of the Bank of England with a group of counterparties (banks, building societies, securities firms). This page provides - United Kingdom Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.