UK Economy Dashboard
Key economic indicators that affect your finances — Bank Rate, inflation, GDP growth, and unemployment. Updated regularly with Bank of England and ONS data.
From the Bank of England: "CPI inflation is expected to fall back to around the 2% target from April. Bank Rate is likely to be reduced further, though judgements around further policy easing will become a closer call." — Monetary Policy Report, February 2026.
Source: Bank of England. Key turning points shown.
Green dots indicate rate cuts. Blue dots indicate holds. Source: Bank of England.
UK Consumer Prices Index (CPI) annual inflation rate since 1989. The Bank of England's target is 2%. Source: Office for National Statistics.
Source: Office for National Statistics. Annual CPI rate (December values).
The pound sterling against the US dollar since 1975. Key events including Black Wednesday (1992), the financial crisis (2008), the Brexit vote (2016), and the mini-budget crisis (2022) are highlighted.
Source: Historical GBP/USD exchange rates. Key turning points shown.
FTSE 100 and S&P 500 performance since 1984, normalised to 100 at the start date for comparison. Past performance is not a guide to future performance.
Y-axis shows normalised values (base = 100 at start of selected period). Source: Historical annual close data.
This page provides general economic information and does not constitute financial advice. The data shown is sourced from publicly available publications by the Bank of England and the Office for National Statistics. Figures are subject to revision. Always seek professional advice before making financial decisions based on economic data.
Sources: Bank of England, Office for National Statistics. Data last updated March 2026.