Economic Updates,Research Briefing
Economic update: Interest rates on hold as business optimism improves
The Bank of England voted 7-2 to keep interest rates unchanged at 0.75%.
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Research Briefing
Foreign investment in UK companies in 2018 and the effect of Brexit
In 2018, the net value of foreign direct investment into the UK was worth £49.3 billion, down from £80.6 billion in 2017.
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Research Briefing
Economic Indicators, January 2020
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
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Research Briefing
What do the latest food bank statistics tell us?
The number of three-day emergency food parcels distributed by the Trussell Trust rose again in September 2019.
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Debate Pack
Briefing for debate on ‘National Productivity’
A briefing for the Westminster Hall debate on ‘National Productivity’ to be held at 9.30am on Wednesday 22 January 2020.
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Research Briefing
Slowing economic growth, Brexit and the productivity challenge
Recent years have seen steady, unspectacular economic growth. Employment rates have risen to record levels, but average wages adjusted for inflation are no higher than in 2007. This reflects a key development over the last decade: the stagnation in productivity – how much is produced for every hour worked. This remains a serious concern for
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Economic Updates,Research Briefing
Economic update: Will less uncertainty boost growth?
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
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Research Briefing
Economic Indicators, December 2019
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
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Research Briefing
How much less were women paid in 2019?
In 2019 on average, women were paid approximately 83p for every £1 men were paid.
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Research Briefing
People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, October 2019
This paper provides figures for the number of people claiming unemployment benefits (the “claimant count”) by parliamentary constituency, as well as a summary of the latest labour market statistics for the UK as a whole.
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Research Briefing
Economic Indicators, October 2019
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
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Economic Updates,Research Briefing
Economic update: Unemployment and borrowing rise but recession unlikely
The UK’s economy was a mixed bag in October. The labour market (which had previously been at record levels) began to show cracks, and Government borrowing began to rise. On the other hand, economic growth has stayed positive, with the UK looking increasingly likely to avoid a recession – despite a previous quarter of negative
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Research Briefing
Brexit deal: Potential economic impact
What are the potential economic implications of the new Brexit deal?
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Research Briefing
People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, September 2019
This paper provides figures for the number of people claiming unemployment benefits (the “claimant count”) by parliamentary constituency, as well as a summary of the latest labour market statistics for the UK as a whole.
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