Research Briefing
How GDP statistics are changing from July 2018
A summary of changes the Office for National Statistics are making to the GDP publication schedule from July 2018, including a new monthly GDP estimate.
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Debate Pack
Future of the Scottish Economy
There will be a general debate on the future of the Scottish economy held in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 27 June at 2.30pm. The debate has been sponsored by Ged Killen MP.
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Research Briefing
Finances, footballers and fertility rates: The World Cup of statistics
From Costa Rica’s proportion of women MPs, to South Korea’s 276 ATMs, we have the World Cup stats you won’t have thought of.
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Insight
Finances, footballers and fertility rates: The World Cup of statistics
From Costa Rica's proportion of women MPs, to South Korea's 276 ATMs, we have the World Cup stats you won't have thought of.
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Economic Updates,Research Briefing
Economic update: Spring rebound after winter blues
Examines economic indicators for April and May. Economic activity looks set to have rebounded in the second quarter this year, but the bigger picture remains one of modest growth
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Insight
Economic update: Spring rebound after winter blues
Examines economic indicators for April and May. Economic activity looks set to have rebounded in the second quarter this year, but the bigger picture remains one of modest growth
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Research Briefing
Economic Indicators, June 2018
Analysis of the latest key UK and international economic indicators.
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Research Briefing
Public ownership of industries and services
Utilities, industries and services can be owned by the public or the private sector. Various models have existed in the UK, including full nationalisation, privatisation with regulation and municipalisation.
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Research Briefing
The 2018 Venezuelan Presidential elections
Venezuela is facing a growing political, economic and social crisis. With Presidential elections scheduled for Sunday, can things get better? This paper looks at the political developments in Venezuela from Hugo Chavez’s death in 2013 to today, the candidates and their prospects, and what might happen afterwards. Most analysts believe the incumbent President Nicolás Maduro, will win another term. However, a lot will depend on how many voters heed the main opposition bloc's call to boycott the elections, or whether they will turn out to vote for Maduro's opponent- former Chavista -Henri Falcón. With the economy in crisis, and growing poverty, hunger and disease fuelling mass migration, the prospects for Venezuela, regardless of who wins the election, do not look bright.
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Debate Pack
Economies of the UK islands
MPs will debate Government policy on 'Economies of UK islands' on Wednesday 9 May 2018 in Westminster Hall at 9.30am. The debate will be led by Alan Mak MP
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Debate Pack
General Debate: the Economy
There will be a general debate on 'The Economy', to be held in the Commons Chamber on Thursday 22 March 2018.
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Research Briefing
Spring Statement 2018: A summary
A summary of Spring Statement 2018 and the Office for Budget Responsibility's forecasts for the economy and public finances.
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Economic Updates,Research Briefing
Spring Statement 2018: What’s the background?
The Spring Statement is next Tuesday. What is the spring statement? How are the economy and public finances performing? What is the spring statement? In the main, the spring statement gives the Chancellor the opportunity to respond to the Office for Budget Responsibility’s latest forecasts for the economy and public finances. It is unlikely that
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