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

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode UK.EMPLOY.M.NSA.ITEM-F8Y4

Latest (y/y)28.6%August 2026
Previous (y/y)50.0%July 2026
Level18.00 numberAugust 2026

United Kingdom Labour disputes; number of stoppages in progress; private sector () was up 28.6% year on year in August 2026, compared with 50.0% in July 2026.

The level stood at 18.00 number.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −90.3% (Nov 2023) to 877.8% (Feb 2023), averaging 35.5%.

United Kingdom Labour disputes; number of stoppages in progress; private sector (), annual % change, Jan 1997 – Aug 2026−200%0%200%400%600%800%200020052010201520202025Robomacro
United Kingdom Labour disputes; number of stoppages in progress; private sector (), annual % change, Jan 1997 – Aug 2026. Source: UK Office for National Statistics.
United Kingdom Labour disputes; number of stoppages in progress; private sector (), level (number)050100150200250200020052010201520202025Robomacro
United Kingdom Labour disputes; number of stoppages in progress; private sector (), level (number).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
August 202618.00 number28.6
July 202624.00 number50.0
June 202624.00 number9.1
May 202620.00 number−16.7
April 202630.00 number30.4
March 202620.00 number−23.1
February 202622.00 number−29.0
January 202631.00 number40.9
December 202540.00 number100.0
November 202538.00 number90.0
October 202527.00 number42.1
September 202536.00 number100.0
August 202514.00 number7.7
July 202516.00 number−15.8
June 202522.00 number−15.4
May 202524.00 number4.3
April 202523.00 number64.3
March 202526.00 number52.9
February 202531.00 number55.0
January 202522.00 number37.5
December 202420.00 number−20.0
November 202420.00 number−13.0
October 202419.00 number−64.8
September 202418.00 number−79.8

Last 24 observations. The full history (344 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationAugust 2026
First observationJanuary 1996
Observations344
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsnumber
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high877.8% (Feb 2023)
10-year low−90.3% (Nov 2023)
10-year average35.5%
Source agencyUK Office for National Statistics
Makrognosis codeUK.EMPLOY.M.NSA.ITEM-F8Y4

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FAQ

What is the current labour disputes; number of stoppages in progress; private sector () in United Kingdom?
The latest reading is 28.6% 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-F8Y4.

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