Research Briefing
Economic Indicators, December 2016
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
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Research Briefing
Autumn Statement: growth down, borrowing up
Today the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has published its latest assessment of the economy and public finances. They have lowered their forecasts for GDP growth in 2017 and 2018, and increased their estimates of government borrowing. Here we investigate some of the figures and explain why. GDP growth in 2017 and 2018 down… The OBR
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Research Briefing
Autumn Statement 2016: Background briefing
This briefing sets out the background to the 2016 Autumn Statement which will take place on Wednesday 23 November 2016. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) will publish revised forecasts for the economy and public finances on the same day.
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Research Briefing
Brexit: some legal, constitutional and financial unknowns
This Commons Library briefing looks at some of the basic ‘unknowns’ relating to Brexit. The unknowns cover areas such as a role for the UK Parliament and the devolved legislatures in the Brexit process, relations with the EU institutions, the economic impact on the UK, and changes to citizens’ rights.
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Economic Updates,Research Briefing
Economic Update: November 2016
GDP growth of 0.5% in the three months following the EU referendum was in line with its trend of recent years and above most forecasts. However, with inflation expected to increase over the next year due to the fall in the pound, consumers may rein in their spending, potentially resulting in slower GDP growth.
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Research Briefing
Economic Indicators, November 2016
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
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Research Briefing
Consumer spending: 10 ways it’s changed in 30 years
We as consumers spend over £1 trillion every year on goods and services, accounting for over 60% of the UK economy. What is this money spent on and how have patterns of consumption changed in recent decades? The Office for National Statistics Consumer Trends release provides this information, showing how much has been spent on
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Debate Pack
Quantitative Easing
This debate pack has been prepared ahead of the Backbench Business Committee debate on Quantitative Easing, which will take place on Thursday 15 September in the Commons Chamber.
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Research Briefing
Brexit: impact across policy areas
This Commons Library briefing paper looks at the situation in a range of policy areas and considers what impact Brexit might have. This will depend, among other things, on the Brexit negotiations, whether the UK stays in the European Economic Area and how the Government fills any policy gaps left by withdrawal.
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Research Briefing
Brexit: some legal and constitutional issues and alternatives to EU membership
This paper considers how the UK will leave the EU, some legal and constitutional issues, and possible alternatives to EU membership. What is the process for leaving the EU? Will the UK join a different grouping of states or go it alone? Will EU or UK citizens or businesses have any vested rights?
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Research Briefing
Sources of Statistics: Growth and Output
This introductory guide provides sources of statistics on economic growth and output.
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Research Briefing
EU Referendum: analysis of the UK’s new EU Settlement
This Commons Library briefing looks at the new Settlement for the United Kingdom within the European Union agreed at the European Council on 17-19 February 2016. The Settlement consists of seven texts: a Decision and a Statement of Heads of State or Government and five Declarations.
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