Economic Updates,Research Briefing
With inflation close to its 2% target, the Bank of England cut its interest rate to 4.75% in November, but it now expects higher inflation and growth than it did before the Budget.
Research Briefing
Links to analysis of the 2024 Autumn Budget from selected think tanks, business groups, political parties and other organisations.
Research Briefing
A summary of the announcements in the 2024 Autumn Budget and an overview of the latest economic forecasts.
Research Briefing
Ahead of the 2024 Autumn Budget on 30 October, this briefing looks at the economic situation, economic forecasts and the public finances.
Debate Pack
There will be a debate in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 22nd October on support for pubs and the hospitality sector.
Debate Pack
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on Scotland's economy on Tuesday 15th October at 9:30am. The debate will be opened by John Grady MP.
Research Briefing
Data on economic output by industry for the UK and regions, and jobs by industry for the UK, regions and constituencies.
Economic Updates,Research Briefing
Growth in the UK economy has slowed somewhat as businesses await the Labour’s October Budget.
Research Briefing
The Treasury Reserve is a source of backup funds for government departments set aside by the Treasury each year. Some commentators suggest it has been misused.
Economic Updates,Research Briefing
The UK exported £153 billion more than it imported in services in 2023, but it imported £204 billion more than it exported in goods.
Economic Updates,Research Briefing
The average forecast of GDP growth for 2024 has been raised from 0.4% at the beginning of this year to 0.9%, with inflation falling back to its 2% target.
Household incomes have fallen since 2020. While steps have been taken to protect low-income households, more people are experiencing food and energy insecurity.
Growth has been slow since 2008. Low investment and policy uncertainty have slowed growth in productivity and so living standards have increased only modestly.
The UK’s population is growing and is projected to reach 70 million in 2026. The population is also ageing, and these factors will strain public services.
Research Briefing
This briefing covers rising prices including food and energy inflation, Government support, and how the cost of living affects households.
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