Research Briefing
Economic update: Unexpected resilience as conflict continues
GDP has continued to grow slowly despite the conflict in the Middle East, but inflation rose in July as its effects filtered through to household energy prices.
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Research Briefing
Financial services in the UK
An overview of the UK's financial services sector and key statistics including economic output, jobs, trade and tax.
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Research Briefing
Debate on impact of the 2016 EU membership referendum on the UK
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on 2 September 2026 on the impact of the 2016 EU membership referendum on the UK. Pete Wishart MP (SNP) will lead the debate.
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Research Briefing
Sanctions against Russia: What has changed since January 2025?
How have sanctions against Russia changed since January 2025? Is US policy diverging from that of its allies?
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Research Briefing
Economic update: The new Prime Minister, inflation and the cost of living
Andy Burnham has announced several policies to help people with the cost of living, with average prices having risen 30% since 2021.
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Research Briefing
Household debt: statistics and impact on economy
This briefing provides statistics and forecasts for household debt, guidance on how to interpret debt statistics and analysis on how debt effects the economy.
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Research Briefing
Cost of a bank holiday
The Prime Minister has hinted that he would consider a bank holiday if England win the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup. How much could this cost the economy?
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Economic update: Proceeding with caution
The Bank of England has held UK interest rates at 3.75% for the fourth month in a row following continued concerns about inflation.
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Research Briefing
People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, February 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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Economic update: How resilient are current supply chains?
Economic effects of the US/Israeli conflict with Iran are emerging for UK consumers and businesses. However, flexible supply chains may cushion price pressures.
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Research Briefing
Economic update: Middle East conflict and the UK economy
The Israel/US–Iran conflict has disrupted oil and gas in the Middle East. Consequent price rises may lead to higher inflation and lower GDP growth in the UK.
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Research Briefing
How to adjust for inflation
We all know £100 could buy a lot more 50 years ago. But how much more? This briefing explains how to adjust for changes in the value of money over time.
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Research Briefing
Productivity and economic growth in the East Midlands
A Westminster Hall debate is scheduled for 9.30am on Tuesday 17 March 2026 on productivity and economic growth in the East Midlands.
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Research Briefing
Budget 2025 and Finance (No. 2) Bill 2024-26
The Chancellor presented the 2025 Budget on 26 November. The Finance Bill would enact several tax measures announced in the Budget. The bill's remaining stages will take place on 11 March 2026.
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Research Briefing
2026 spring forecast: A summary
New forecasts for the economy and public finances were published, on 3 March. The Chancellor responded to the forecasts in a statement to the House of Commons.
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