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

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode UK.EMPLOY.M.NSA.ITEM-F8Y3

Latest (y/y)250.0%August 2026
Previous (y/y)−80.9%July 2026
Level14.00 numberAugust 2026

United Kingdom Labour disputes; number of stoppages in progress; public sector () was up 250.0% year on year in August 2026, compared with −80.9% in July 2026.

The level stood at 14.00 number.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −98.2% (Aug 2024) to 14,433.3% (Feb 2023), averaging 315.6%.

United Kingdom Labour disputes; number of stoppages in progress; public sector (), annual % change, Jan 1997 – Aug 2026−5,000%0%5,000%10k%15k%200020052010201520202025Robomacro
United Kingdom Labour disputes; number of stoppages in progress; public sector (), annual % change, Jan 1997 – Aug 2026. Source: UK Office for National Statistics.
United Kingdom Labour disputes; number of stoppages in progress; public sector (), level (number)0200400600200020052010201520202025Robomacro
United Kingdom Labour disputes; number of stoppages in progress; public sector (), level (number).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
August 202614.00 number250.0
July 202640.00 number−80.9
June 202638.00 number31.0
May 202630.00 number50.0
April 2026210.0 number775.0
March 202623.00 number−28.1
February 202622.00 number−24.1
January 202632.00 number−25.6
December 2025214.0 number386.4
November 2025213.0 number475.7
October 202511.00 number0.0
September 202513.00 number8.3
August 20254.00 number−50.0
July 2025209.0 number−2.8
June 202529.00 number−87.7
May 202520.00 number−67.7
April 202524.00 number−51.0
March 202532.00 number0.0
February 202529.00 number−89.0
January 202543.00 number−84.6
December 202444.00 number−79.9
November 202437.00 number15.6
October 202411.00 number−97.8
September 202412.00 number−97.9

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 high14,433.3% (Feb 2023)
10-year low−98.2% (Aug 2024)
10-year average315.6%
Source agencyUK Office for National Statistics
Makrognosis codeUK.EMPLOY.M.NSA.ITEM-F8Y3

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FAQ

What is the current labour disputes; number of stoppages in progress; public sector () in United Kingdom?
The latest reading is 250.0% 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-F8Y3.

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