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United Kingdom Labour disputes; number of stoppages in progress; ()

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode UK.EMPLOY.M.NSA.ITEM-BLUU

Latest (y/y)77.8%August 2026
Previous (y/y)−71.6%July 2026
Level32.00 numberAugust 2026

United Kingdom Labour disputes; number of stoppages in progress; () was up 77.8% year on year in August 2026, compared with −71.6% in July 2026.

The level stood at 32.00 number.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −95.7% (Aug 2024) to 2,814.3% (Feb 2023), averaging 130.7%.

United Kingdom Labour disputes; number of stoppages in progress; (), annual % change, Jan 1947 – Aug 2026−1,000%0%1,000%2,000%3,000%19501960197019801990200020102020Robomacro
United Kingdom Labour disputes; number of stoppages in progress; (), annual % change, Jan 1947 – Aug 2026. Source: UK Office for National Statistics.
United Kingdom Labour disputes; number of stoppages in progress; (), level (number)020040060019501960197019801990200020102020Robomacro
United Kingdom Labour disputes; number of stoppages in progress; (), level (number).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
August 202632.00 number77.8
July 202664.00 number−71.6
June 202662.00 number21.6
May 202650.00 number13.6
April 2026240.0 number410.6
March 202643.00 number−25.9
February 202644.00 number−26.7
January 202663.00 number−3.1
December 2025254.0 number296.9
November 2025251.0 number340.4
October 202538.00 number26.7
September 202549.00 number63.3
August 202518.00 number−14.3
July 2025225.0 number−3.8
June 202551.00 number−80.5
May 202544.00 number−48.2
April 202547.00 number−25.4
March 202558.00 number18.4
February 202560.00 number−78.9
January 202565.00 number−78.0
December 202464.00 number−73.8
November 202457.00 number3.6
October 202430.00 number−94.5
September 202430.00 number−95.4

Last 24 observations. The full history (945 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationAugust 2026
First observationJanuary 1946
Observations945
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsnumber
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high2,814.3% (Feb 2023)
10-year low−95.7% (Aug 2024)
10-year average130.7%
Source agencyUK Office for National Statistics
Makrognosis codeUK.EMPLOY.M.NSA.ITEM-BLUU

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FAQ

What is the current labour disputes; number of stoppages in progress; () in United Kingdom?
The latest reading is 77.8% year on year for August 2026, published by UK Office for National Statistics.
Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from UK Office for National Statistics and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code UK.EMPLOY.M.NSA.ITEM-BLUU.

Last updated 2026-10-20. Source: UK Office for National Statistics. Original title: “Labour disputes; number of stoppages in progress; UK (UK)”.