The first comprehensive description of the UK national accounts since 1985, and published to coincide with the transition of the UK national accounts to the standards of the European System of Accounts (ESA 95). The new presentation of the UK accounts is explained in detail, together with the concepts underlying them, and the sources and methods used used in their compilation under ESA 95. This volume is part of a pack of six books, published to mark the transition of the UK national accounts to the ESA 95 framework and the standards of the IMF Balance of Payments Manual (5th edition).