UK energy price concern not: other services
UK energy price concern not: other services stood at 13.2% in Aug 2026, according to ONS — Business Insights and Conditions Survey (BICS). It is one of the indicators in the Business trading status (BICS) table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Feb 2026 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Business trading status (BICS) table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not concerned about energy prices | ||||||||
| Other service activities | 13.2 | 8.9 | 9.7 | 16.5 | 8.9 | 3.2 | 4.9 | |
| 0-9 employees | 21.5 | 34.4 | 36.8 | 28.6 | 28.1 | 22.8 | 32.8 |
Understanding UK energy price concern not: other services
Repair shops, dry cleaners, membership associations, beauty salons, and personal service providers across the United Kingdom form this miscellaneous category, counting the share of unclassified service businesses unconcerned by utility costs. This heterogeneous grouping captures smaller commercial outlets that do not fit neatly into manufacturing, retail, or professional classifications, providing coverage of grassroots service providers throughout the United Kingdom. Sibling rows divide the survey into distinct industrial sectors, ensuring that specialised activities remain isolated from broader economic aggregates.
Users should exercise caution when interpreting this series due to the diverse nature of the underlying businesses, which range from neighbourhood repair workshops to large membership bodies. Early estimates are routinely revised as late survey submissions are processed by statistical compilers. Period-on-period analysis is recommended to capture rapid changes in local service sentiment, avoiding the noise introduced by structural shifts over extended horizons. Cross-referencing with retail sales or consumer confidence indices helps validate the broader economic context of these personal service providers.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of businesses are captured within other service activities?
- Repair shops, personal care salons, dry cleaners, and membership associations across the United Kingdom.
- Why is this category considered heterogeneous?
- It groups together diverse personal and community services that do not fit into standard industrial classifications.
- Are provisional figures for this category subject to change?
- Yes, initial estimates are regularly updated as late survey responses are incorporated.