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Economic situation

  • Economic Updates,Research Briefing

    Economic update: Long-term vulnerabilities in the public finances

    Monday, 28 July, 2025

    UK inflation remains higher than expected, economic growth remains slow and public finances are assessed as “relatively vulnerable” in the long term.

    • Economic Updates
    • Research Briefing
    • Economic situation
  • Debate Pack

    London’s contribution to the national economy

    Monday, 07 July, 2025

    There will be a Westminster Hall debate on London’s contribution to the national economy on Thursday 10 July 2025 at 3pm. The debate will be led by Joe Powell MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Economic situation
  • Economic Updates,Research Briefing

    Economic update: Slower growth for the rest of 2025

    Friday, 27 June, 2025

    Despite the weakening of the labour market and forecasted slower economic growth, some measures show business and consumer confidence increasing.

    • Economic Updates
    • Research Briefing
    • Economic situation
  • Debate Pack

    The contribution of maths to the UK

    Wednesday, 04 June, 2025

    A Westminster Hall debate on the contribution of maths to the UK is scheduled for Thursday 5 June 2025. The debate will be led by Ian Sollom MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Economic situation
    • Education
    • Higher education
    • Schools
  • Economic Updates,Research Briefing

    Economic update: Higher-than-expected GDP growth

    Friday, 30 May, 2025

    UK economic growth was higher than expected in the first quarter of 2025, but concerns about potential tariffs, inflation and interest rates persist.

    • Economic Updates
    • Research Briefing
    • Economic situation
  • Research Briefing

    Local Growth Deals

    Friday, 16 May, 2025

    This note looks at the creation of the Single Local Growth Fund and the process of allocating Growth Deal funding to Local Enterprise Partnerships.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic policy
    • Economic situation
    • Planning
  • Research Briefing

    Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Statistics

    Friday, 09 May, 2025

    This note defines FDI and looks at recent trends in UK and world FDI

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic policy
    • Economic situation
    • Economy
    • International trade
  • Economic Updates,Research Briefing

    Economic update: Trade tariffs lower growth forecasts

    Tuesday, 29 April, 2025

    International organisations have lowered their growth forecasts since the US imposed tariffs on goods imports in April.

    • Economic Updates
    • Research Briefing
    • Economic situation
  • Insight

    Economic update: Trade tariffs lower growth forecasts

    Tuesday, 29 April, 2025

    International organisations have lowered their growth forecasts since the US imposed tariffs on goods imports in April.

    • Insight
    • Economic situation
    • Economic updates
    • Economy
    • Economy and business
    • International trade
  • Research Briefing

    UK steel industry: statistics and policy

    Friday, 11 April, 2025

    The UK steel industry: a statistical summary of the UK and international industry; analysis of current prospects and challenges; summary of government policy.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic situation
    • Industry
  • Research Briefing

    Spring Statement 2025: Background briefing

    Monday, 24 March, 2025

    Ahead of the 2025 Spring Statement on 26 March, this briefing explains what will happen on the day and summarises the economic situation.

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
    • Benefits policy
    • Defence policy
    • Economic policy
    • Economic situation
    • Public spending
    • Tax
    • Working age benefits
  • Economic Updates,Research Briefing

    Economic update: Uncertain times for business

    Wednesday, 26 February, 2025

    Businesses report various challenges, most commonly economic uncertainty. Larger businesses are more positive about the future.

    • Economic Updates
    • Research Briefing
    • Economic situation
  • Economic Updates,Research Briefing

    Economic update: Slow end to 2024 and growth plans announced

    Friday, 31 January, 2025

    Sluggish GDP growth is expected to continue into early 2025, amongst weak business confidence. The government has made growth its “number one mission”.

    • Economic Updates
    • Research Briefing
    • Economic situation
  • Economic Updates,Research Briefing

    Economic update: Which industries have grown in 2024?

    Friday, 20 December, 2024

    UK economic growth has slowed in the second half of 2024, after a relatively strong start. Early indicators suggest Q4 growth may be close to or lower than Q3.

    • Economic Updates
    • Research Briefing
    • Economic situation
  • Research Briefing

    What are gilts? A simple guide

    Wednesday, 18 December, 2024

    Gilts are a type of loan that the UK Government borrows from investors and promises to repay, with interest. Gilts can be traded, and their value can change.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic situation

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