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People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, July 2018

Tuesday, 14 August, 2018

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 April-June 2018 was at its lowest level since 1975, while the employment rate remains at a very high level and the inactivity rate was at a very low level. The growth in earnings was relatively weak. Average weekly pay excluding bonuses grew faster than prices, while pay including bonuses grew at a similar rate to prices.
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Economic update: Interest rates raised as growth recovers

Thursday, 09 August, 2018

The rise in interest rates is still very low by historical standards.
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Economic Indicators, August 2018

Wednesday, 08 August, 2018

Analysis of the latest key UK and international economic indicators
Insight

UK trade in 2017

Monday, 06 August, 2018

The EU was UK’s largest trading partner in 2017, accounting for 44% of UK exports of goods and services and 53% of UK imports.
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People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, June 2018

Tuesday, 17 July, 2018

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 UK employment rate was at a record high of 75.7% in March-May 2018, the inactivity rate was at a joint record low of 21.0% and the unemployment rate was at its joint lowest level since 1975 at 4.2%. Average weekly pay grew slightly faster than prices, both including and excluding bonuses.
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Economic update: Growth improves but weaknesses remain

Thursday, 05 July, 2018

How did the UK economy perform in June?
Research Briefing

Economic Indicators, July 2018

Thursday, 05 July, 2018

Analysis of the latest key UK and international economic indicators.
Research Briefing

How GDP statistics are changing from July 2018

Monday, 02 July, 2018

A summary of changes the Office for National Statistics are making to the GDP publication schedule from July 2018, including a new monthly GDP estimate.
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Debate Pack

Future of the Scottish Economy

Tuesday, 26 June, 2018

There will be a general debate on the future of the Scottish economy held in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 27 June at 2.30pm. The debate has been sponsored by Ged Killen MP.
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People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, May 2018

Tuesday, 12 June, 2018

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.
Economic Updates,Research Briefing

Economic update: Spring rebound after winter blues

Monday, 11 June, 2018

Examines economic indicators for April and May. Economic activity looks set to have rebounded in the second quarter this year, but the bigger picture remains one of modest growth
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Economic Indicators, June 2018

Friday, 08 June, 2018

Analysis of the latest key UK and international economic indicators.
Debate Pack

Recent trends in employment growth

Monday, 04 June, 2018

A Westminster Hall debate on recent trends in employment growth is scheduled for Wednesday 6th June 2018 at 9.30am. The Member leading the debate is Michael Tomlinson MP.
Research Briefing

The 2018 Venezuelan Presidential elections

Friday, 18 May, 2018

Venezuela is facing a growing political, economic and social crisis. With Presidential elections scheduled for Sunday, can things get better? This paper looks at the political developments in Venezuela from Hugo Chavez’s death in 2013 to today, the candidates and their prospects, and what might happen afterwards. Most analysts believe the incumbent President Nicolás Maduro, will win another term. However, a lot will depend on how many voters heed the main opposition bloc's call to boycott the elections, or whether they will turn out to vote for Maduro's opponent- former Chavista -Henri Falcón. With the economy in crisis, and growing poverty, hunger and disease fuelling mass migration, the prospects for Venezuela, regardless of who wins the election, do not look bright.
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People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, April 2018

Tuesday, 15 May, 2018

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 UK employment rate climbed to a new record high of 75.6% in January-March 2018, the inactivity rate fell to a new record low of 21.0% and the unemployment rate was at its lowest level since 1975. Average weekly pay excluding bonuses grew slightly faster than prices for the first time in over a year, although there was slower growth in average pay including bonuses.

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