UK PAYE RTI Statistics: Payrolled Employees, Median Pay and What the Data Shows in 2026
30.3 million payrolled employees in May 2026, down 119,000 year on year. Median monthly pay GBP 2,626, up 4.6%. Health sector leads pay growth at +7.0%; finance lowest at +1.8%. Full breakdown by sector, age and region from ONS/HMRC June 2026 bulletin.
UK Patent Application Online: The New IPO Digital Service, Fees and Full Process Guide
The IPO launched its full digital patent service on 1 April 2026 as part of the GBP 100m One IPO transformation programme. Apply, manage and renew UK patents in one place. Complete guide to the process, fees, timelines and what changes for businesses and patent attorneys.
UK Ice Cream Heatwave: Sales Surge, Brand Winners and What 36C Means for the Market
Ice cream sales in the UK jumped 34% during the May 2026 heatwave. With June temperatures breaking the 1976 record, brands from Magnum to Aldi are posting historic numbers. Data-driven analysis of heatwave spending, market size and brand performance.
UK Immigration Statistics: Net Migration, Arrivals and Departures Data
UK net migration 171,000 (year ending December 2025), down from peak of 944,000 (March 2023). 813,000 arrivals, 642,000 departures. Fall driven by 2024-25 immigration rule changes. Study 44%, work 11%, asylum 14% of non-EU arrivals. ONS provisional data.
UK Population Statistics: Size, Growth and Projections
UK population: 69.9m (provisional mid-2025). 653,000 births vs 651,000 deaths -- nearly equal. Net migration 204,000 = main growth driver. Deaths to exceed births from mid-2026. Projected 72m by 2034. ONS official statistics.
Right to Buy UK: How the Scheme Works and the 2026 Reforms
Right to Buy reformed April 2026: minimum eligibility raised from 3 to 10 years; max discount cut from 70% to 15%; new homes exempt for 35 years. 7,494 sales in 2024-25, 3,593 replacements. Over 2,036,848 sold since 1980. MHCLG source.
