Economy, business and transport

Safety on public transport

There have been reports of increasing incidents on public transport threatening the safety of both passengers and staff.

• Crime
• Rail
• Transport

Housing market: Economic indicators

Find the latest data on house prices, mortgage approvals, and house building in the UK.

• Economic situation
• Housing and planning

Potential merits of recognising the production and serving of cask ale as Intangible Cultural Heritage

A Westminster Hall debate on the potential merits of recognising the production and serving of cask ale as Intangible Cultural Heritage has been scheduled for 27 October 2026. The debate will be opened by Jacob Collier MP.

• Culture, media and sport
• Industry

Economic data

View data relating to the UK economy, including the labour market, trade, business, and public finances.

Briefings

Politically impartial publications produced by Commons Library researchers, covering legislation, policy areas and topical issues.

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