The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published its 'Economic activity and social change in the UK, real-time indicators' report on 17 September 2026. This release offers early experimental data and analysis concerning economic activity and social changes across the UK.
The indicators are developed using rapid response surveys, novel data sources, and experimental methods. These are described as official statistics in development.
Data points within the report cover various areas, including estimated automotive fuel demand, housing market trends, potential redundancies, and the number of new online job adverts in the UK. Other indicators include UK organisation transaction values, gas and electricity prices, ship visits to UK ports, and retail footfall.