Economic Updates,Research Briefing
Economic update: Stability and vulnerability
The labour market appears to be doing well, however economic growth remains unspectacular.
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Research Briefing
Economic Indicators, May 2019
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
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Research Briefing
People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, April 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. The unemployment rate fell to its lowest rate since 1975 in the latest quarter, following another large fall in unemployment. There was also a large increase in employment, which was almost entirely driven by an increase for those who are self-employed. The employment rate remained at its joint-highest level since comparable records began in 1971. Average pay continued to grow faster than inflation.
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Research Briefing
Brexit reading list: economic, business and transport policy issues
The Commons Library has compiled, from a wide range of sources, a selection of analysis and comment relevant to the UK's forthcoming withdrawal from the European Union.
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Economic Updates,Research Briefing
Economic update: A steady start to 2019
Brexit uncertainties have led to falling business investment, while rising consumer spending has underpinned GDP growth.
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Research Briefing
Economic Indicators, April 2019
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators.
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Insight
Economic update: A steady start to 2019
Brexit uncertainties have led to falling business investment, while rising consumer spending has underpinned GDP growth.
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Research Briefing
People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, March 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
Where does the UK rank in foreign direct investment statistics?
Here we examine foreign direct investment involving UK companies, in light of recent trends, as well as the geographical pattern of investment.
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Insight
Where does the UK rank in foreign direct investment statistics?
Here we examine foreign direct investment involving UK companies, in light of recent trends, as well as the geographical pattern of investment.
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Research Briefing
Local Enterprise Partnerships
This note examines the history and current responsibilities of Local Enterprise Partnerships.
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Debate Pack
Debate on a Motion of Section 5 of the European Communities (Amendment) Act 1993
This landing page gives background to the debate on a motion of section 5 of the European Communities (Amendment) Act 1993, which will take place on 26 March 2019.
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Research Briefing
Spring Statement 2019: A summary
A summary of Spring Statement 2019 and the Office for Budget Responsibility's forecasts for the economy and public finances.
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Research Briefing
Economic Indicators, Spring Statement 2019 Edition
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
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Research Briefing
Spring Statement 2019: The background in 7 charts
Ahead of the Spring Statement on Wednesday (13 March) we examine how the economy and public finances are performing. What’s the current economic situation? GDP growth of 1.4% in 2018 was the slowest since 2012, with growth easing towards the end of the year. Two key factors behind this slowdown were a weaker global economy
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