UK trade shows import and export activity and is a main contributor to the overall economic growth of the UK. All data are shown on a seasonally adjusted, balance of payments basis, at current prices unless otherwise stated. • UK trade, August 2015, now reflects methodological improvements and changes introduced throughout the UK National Accounts which are explained further in the revisions section. Annual and quarterly estimates are consistent with the Quarterly Balance of Payments published on 30 September 2015. • The UK’s deficit on trade in goods and services was estimated to have been £3.3 billion in August ... (full story)