Research Briefing
50 years ago this weekend the Government announced that the pound would be devalued by 14%. This decision – previously politically unthinkable – was taken after fending off a number of earlier currency crises. In an effort to reassure the public, Prime Minister Harold Wilson famously claimed that this did not mean the “pound here
Research Briefing
The briefing sets out the background to Autumn Budget 2017 which will take place on Wednesday 22 November 2017. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) will publish revised forecasts for the economy and public finances on the same day.
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.
Economic Updates,Research Briefing
In the final full month before the 2017 Autumn Budget, published data showed a slight acceleration in GDP growth while inflation reached its highest level in over five years. Real average earnings continued to fall, although new data showed earnings were increasing above inflation for the lowest-paid employees. Growth continued at a similar rate to
Research Briefing
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
Research Briefing
This paper contains claimant count figures for parliamentary constituencies, as well as a summary of the latest labour market statistics for the UK as a whole.
Economic Updates,Research Briefing
Slow GDP growth and relatively high inflation provide the backdrop to this month’s economic update. Perhaps the biggest headline came from the Governor of the Bank of England who signalled interest rates are likely to rise soon, for the first time in more than a decade. Comparatively weak growth… UK quarterly GDP growth in Q2
Research Briefing
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
Research Briefing
The briefing provides latest statistics on UK productivity including breakdowns by sector and region/country of the UK. It also explains why productivity is important to growth, the public finances and living standards, analyses whether the stagnation in productivity is temporary or permanent, looks at the impact of Brexit on productivity growth and outlines Government policy. International comparisons are also included.
Research Briefing
This paper contains claimant count figures for parliamentary constituencies, as well as a summary of the latest labour market statistics for the UK as a whole.
Debate Pack
A debate will be held on Foreign Direct Investment into the UK in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 12 September at 9:30am. The subject for the debate has been chosen by Michael Tomlinson MP.
Economic Updates,Research Briefing
As summer fades away in the rear view mirror, we take this opportunity to summarise the economy’s journey over the past few months. GDP growth has slowed this year, as consumers are squeezed by higher inflation. The recent upward trend in consumer price inflation, however, appears to have come to an end in recent months.
Research Briefing
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
Research Briefing
This paper contains claimant count figures for parliamentary constituencies, as well as a summary of the latest labour market statistics for the UK as a whole.
Economic Updates,Research Briefing
Economic growth accelerated, but remained modest in the second quarter of 2017. Inflation continued to grow at a higher rate than wages, and employment levels continued to rise. Overall the picture was much the same as for the first quarter of the year. A “noticeable slowdown” in economic performance… Let’s start with the positive news.
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