The Office for National Statistics is set to publish the Household Cost Indices (HCIs) quarterly from December of this year. These indices promise a more accurate reflection of inflation as experienced by households, particularly those with lower incomes. Unlike the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) and ONS's main measure the CPIH, HCIs will provide equal weight to all households, ensuring a fairer comparison across income brackets and will include other items such as mortgage interest payments.

Join us for an insightful discussion following the HCIs launch. This event, hosted by the RSS, in collaboration with the Resolution Foundation, the Inflation Statistics User Group, and Citizens Advice, will delve into what the HCIs reveal about the inflation experiences of different households and what the impact might be for policymakers as we head to the next general election.

In addition, the ONS will be holding three online launch events on 4 December when the data will be released. For details and to register see: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/household-costs-indices-2803899
 

Chair: James Smith, Research Director – Resolution Foundation
Abi Casey, Head of Prices Development and Responsive Analysis – ONS
Morgan Wild, Head of Policy – Citizens Advice
Jill Leyland – Royal Statistical Society
John Astin, Former Head of Price Comparisons – Eurostat
Chris Giles, Economics Commentator – Financial Times
Paul Lewis, financial journalist
Matt Corder, Deputy Director, Prices – ONS
 

Contact Magdalen Wiley