GDP grew 0.1% in Quarter 4 (Oct to Dec) 2024; services (+0.2%) and construction (+0.5%) both grew while production fell (-0.8%). Read GDP first quarterly estimate ➡️

Transport indicators in the week to 9 February 2025 show the number of: 🚢ship visits to major UK ports increased 9% compared to the previous week ✈️ UK flights increased 5% compared to the previous week Read the article ➡️

The total underlying trade deficit widened £4.2bn to £10.0bn in Quarter 4 (Oct to Dec) 2024, because imports increased while exports decreased. Read the release ➡️

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13,712 deaths were registered in England and Wales, week ending 31 January 2025 (Week 5): · 3.3% higher than the expected number (440 more deaths) · 17.8% involved influenza or pneumonia (2,447 deaths) · 0.8% involved #COVID19 (112 deaths) Read more ➡️

19.2% of adults in Great Britain feel very or somewhat unfairly treated by society (December 2024 to January 2025), compared with 12.6% in December 2023 to January 2024. View the dashboard🔎

For the first time, we have published quarterly public service productivity data specifically for healthcare, the largest individual service area by share of expenditure. Read more➡️

31% of businesses with 10 or more employees were able to get the materials, goods, or services they needed from the EU in Dec 2024. In contrast, 2% reported they were not able to.

Total @RevolutApp debit card spending was up 9% in the week to 2 Feb 2025 compared with the equivalent week of 2024 💳 The 18 to 34 years age group saw the largest average spend increase over this period (13%). In contrast, the 55 years and over group saw no spending change.