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On 11 October 2026, 41 figures on the register were republished by 7 issuing bodies. Each is reproduced exactly as published, covering 2026 AUG, with a link to the original release. What was published • Actual rents for housing (Cost of living) was published at 4.2% for 2026 AUG, by Office for National Statistics. The previous published figure was 4.1%. Release dated 15 September 2026. • Alcohol and tobacco (Cost of living) was published at 2.7% for 2026 AUG, by Office for National Statistics. The previous published figure was 2.5%. Release dated 15 September 2026. • Average UK house price (Housing) was published at £272,611 for July 2026, by HM Land Registry · UK HPI. The previous published figure was £272,188. Release dated 18 September 2026. • Average weekly earnings, total pay (Cost of living) was published at £756 for 2026 JUL, by Office for National Statistics. The previous published figure was £755. Release dated 14 September 2026. • Central England temperature, 30-day mean (Weather) was published at 15.4°C for 2026-09-09 – 2026-10-08, by Open-Meteo (ECMWF / national model blend). The previous published figure was 19.1°C. Release dated 9 October 2026. • Central England temperature, today (Weather) was published at 10.9°C for 2026-10-11, by Open-Meteo (ECMWF / national model blend). The previous published figure was 19.7°C. Release dated 11 October 2026. • Clothing and footwear (Cost of living) was published at 0.2% for 2026 AUG, by Office for National Statistics. The previous published figure was 0.5%. Release dated 15 September 2026. • Communication services (Cost of living) was published at 5.3% for 2026 AUG, by Office for National Statistics. The previous published figure was 5.0%. Release dated 15 September 2026. • Council tax and rates, annual rate (Cost of living) was published at 5.1% for 2026 AUG, by Office for National Statistics. The previous published figure was 5.1%. Release dated 15 September 2026. • Council tax and rates, price index (Cost of living) was published at 160.4 for 2026 AUG, by Office for National Statistics. The previous published figure was 160.4. Release dated 15 September 2026. • CPI inflation, annual rate (Cost of living) was published at 3.1% for 2026 AUG, by Office for National Statistics. The previous published figure was 2.9%. Release dated 15 September 2026. • CPIH inflation, annual rate (Cost of living) was published at 3.3% for 2026 AUG, by Office for National Statistics. The previous published figure was 3.1%. Release dated 15 September 2026. • Electricity prices (Cost of living) was published at 2.5% for 2026 AUG, by Office for National Statistics. The previous published figure was 2.1%. Release dated 15 September 2026. • Fixed telephone equipment, price index (Cost of living) was published at 142.7 for 2026 AUG, by Office for National Statistics. The previous published figure was 138.8. Release dated 15 September 2026. • Flood alerts and warnings in force (National alerts) was published at 2 in force for Current, by Environment Agency. The previous published figure was None in force. Release dated 11 October 2026. • Food and non-alcoholic drinks (Cost of living) was published at 1.3% for 2026 AUG, by Office for National Statistics. The previous published figure was 1.3%. Release dated 15 September 2026. • Furniture and household equipment (Cost of living) was published at 0.8% for 2026 AUG, by Office for National Statistics. The previous published figure was 1.0%. Release dated 15 September 2026. • Gas prices (Cost of living) was published at 8.6% for 2026 AUG, by Office for National Statistics. The previous published figure was 8.0%. Release dated 15 September 2026. • HM Forces personnel (Defence & security) was published at 149,000 for 2026 Q2, by Office for National Statistics. The previous published figure was 149,000. Release dated 14 September 2026. • Housing, water and fuels (Cost of living) was published at 4.9% for 2026 AUG, by Office for National Statistics. The previous published figure was 4.6%. Release dated 15 September 2026. • Irregular arrivals detected, latest day (Irregular immigration & cost) was published at 0 for 10 October 2026, by Home Office · small boat activity. The previous published figure was 0. Release dated 9 October 2026. • Motor fuels and lubricants (Cost of living) was published at 23.0% for 2026 AUG, by Office for National Statistics. The previous published figure was 15.5%. Release dated 15 September 2026. • Net debt as a share of GDP (Finance) was published at 93.8% for 2026 AUG, by Office for National Statistics. The previous published figure was 94.1%. Release dated 21 September 2026. • Number of boats detected, last 7 days (Irregular immigration & cost) was published at 20 boats for 4 October 2026 – 10 October 2026, by Home Office · small boat activity. The previous published figure was 10 boats. Release dated 9 October 2026. • Passenger transport by air (Cost of living) was published at -8.0% for 2026 AUG, by Office for National Statistics. The previous published figure was -11.6%. Release dated 15 September 2026. • Passenger transport by railway (Cost of living) was published at 0.9% for 2026 AUG, by Office for National Statistics. The previous published figure was 2.9%. Release dated 15 September 2026. • Passenger transport by road (Cost of living) was published at 2.6% for 2026 AUG, by Office for National Statistics. The previous published figure was 2.5%. Release dated 15 September 2026. • Police service personnel (Crime) was published at 280,000 for 2026 Q2, by Office for National Statistics. The previous published figure was 280,000. Release dated 14 September 2026. • Restaurants, cafés and hotels (Cost of living) was published at 4.1% for 2026 AUG, by Office for National Statistics. The previous published figure was 4.0%. Release dated 15 September 2026. • Sewerage collection (Cost of living) was published at 5.8% for 2026 AUG, by Office for National Statistics. The previous published figure was 5.8%. Release dated 15 September 2026. • Street-level crimes recorded (Crime) was published at 4,160 for August 2026, by Police.uk (Home Office open data). The previous published figure was 4,449. Release dated 15 October 2026. • Total irregular arrivals, last 7 days (Irregular immigration & cost) was published at 1,484 people for 4 October 2026 – 10 October 2026, by Home Office · small boat activity. The previous published figure was 616 people. Release dated 9 October 2026. • Total public sector current receipts (Finance) was published at £1199.0bn for 2025, by Office for National Statistics. The previous published figure was £1198.1bn. Release dated 21 September 2026. • Total welfare bill (net social benefits) (Finance) was published at £333.4bn for 2025, by Office for National Statistics. The previous published figure was £327.8bn. Release dated 21 September 2026. • Transport, all items (Cost of living) was published at 4.6% for 2026 AUG, by Office for National Statistics. The previous published figure was 3.6%. Release dated 15 September 2026. • UK defence expenditure (Defence & security) was published at $89bn for 2025, by World Bank / SIPRI. The previous published figure was $81.8bn. Release dated 8 October 2026. • UK public sector net debt (Finance) was published at £2,985.5bn for 2026 AUG, by Office for National Statistics. The previous published figure was £2,984.9bn. Release dated 21 September 2026. • UK resident population (Population & migration) was published at 69,483,900 for 2025, by Office for National Statistics. The previous published figure was 69,487,000. Release dated 30 September 2026. • Unemployment rate (Finance) was published at 4.9% for 2026 MAY-JUL, by Office for National Statistics. The previous published figure was 4.9%. Release dated 14 September 2026. • Water supply (Cost of living) was published at 9.0% for 2026 AUG, by Office for National Statistics. The previous published figure was 9.0%. Release dated 15 September 2026. • Wireless telephone services, price index (Cost of living) was published at 146.4 for 2026 AUG, by Office for National Statistics. The previous published figure was 147.2. Release dated 15 September 2026. Where things stand • UK public sector net debt: £2,985.5bn (2026 AUG) — Office for National Statistics. • CPI inflation, annual rate: 3.1% (2026 AUG) — Office for National Statistics. • UK resident population: 69,483,900 (2025) — Office for National Statistics. • Unemployment rate: 4.9% (2026 MAY-JUL) — Office for National Statistics. • Average UK house price: £272,611 (July 2026) — HM Land Registry · UK HPI. Every figure in this statement is the value its issuing body published, with the reference period it published. Nothing here is estimated, modelled, interpolated or projected.