Research Briefing
What are the ways in which Brexit could affect the economy? And what do studies of the potential impact of Brexit on the economy over the short- and long-term show? This briefing answers these questions and provides summaries of the Government's and Bank of England's economic analyses of Brexit, including the assumptions and scenarios used.
Economic Updates,Research Briefing
This is the first time, since 2016, that growth in the UK has been faster than growth across the Eurozone.
Insight
This is the first time, since 2016, that growth in the UK has been faster than growth across the Eurozone.
Research Briefing
Analysis of the latest key UK and international economic indicators
Research Briefing
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.
Research Briefing
The Economic Indicators series is updated whenever new data becomes available and it reflects current statistical data. The content presents up-to-date information on 21 key indicators. A snapshot of the indicators is produced monthly as a formal research briefing.
Research Briefing
A summary of Autumn Budget 2018 and the Office for Budget Responsibility's forecasts for the economy and public finances.
Insight
Here we explain what happened to the OBR's underlying forecast for borrowing and how the Chancellor responded.
Research Briefing
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
Insight
Ahead of the Budget on Monday, we examine how the economy and public finances are currently performing.
Research Briefing
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 of 4.0% in June-August 2018 was the joint lowest rate since 1975. Despite falling slightly from the last quarter, the employment rate remains at a very high level historically while the inactivity rate remains at a very low level. The growth in average weekly pay excluding bonuses (not adjusting for inflation) was the highest since January 2009. Despite this, after adjusting for inflation, earnings remain below levels seen before the 2008 downturn.
Economic Updates,Research Briefing
Examines what the latest published data say about the state of the UK economy
Research Briefing
Analysis of the latest key UK and international economic indicators
Research Briefing
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 of 4.0% in May-July 2018 was the joint lowest rate since 1975, while the employment rate remains at a very high level historically and the inactivity rate remains at a very low level. Average weekly pay both including and excluding bonuses grew faster than prices, although the growth in earnings remains relatively weak.
Research Briefing
Statistics on the size of regional/country and local economies, recent economic growth in these areas, their contribution to total UK economic output, and rough comparisons of their living standards.
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