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Economic situation

  • Economic Updates,Research Briefing

    Economic update: Inflation falls as the election campaign begins

    Tuesday, 28 May, 2024

    Consumer prices inflation fell to 2.3% in April, but the Bank of England kept interest rates at 5.25% in May and other economic news remains mixed.

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

    Economic update: Inactivity due to illness reaches record

    Thursday, 25 April, 2024

    An estimated 20.6 million people were out of work and not looking for work at the beginning of 2024. The recent rise has been attributed to long-term illness.

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

    Impact of the Spring Budget 2024 on the Welsh economy

    Friday, 12 April, 2024

    There will be a debate on the impact of the Spring Budget 2024 on the Welsh economy on Wednesday 17 April at 2:30pm

    • Debate Pack
    • Economic policy
    • Economic situation
  • Research Briefing

    Who is experiencing food insecurity in the UK?

    Monday, 08 April, 2024

    The recent increase in food prices has particularly affected people in low-income households who spend more of their money on essentials.

    • Research Briefing
    • Children and families
    • Economic situation
  • Insight

    Who is experiencing food insecurity in the UK?

    Monday, 08 April, 2024

    The recent increase in food prices has particularly affected people in low-income households who spend more of their money on essentials.

    • Insight
    • Children and families
    • Economic situation
  • Economic Updates,Research Briefing

    Economic update: Will lower inflation lead to interest rate cuts?

    Wednesday, 27 March, 2024

    The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates in the summer, but high core and services inflation might delay the timing of future reductions.

    • Economic Updates
    • Research Briefing
    • Economic situation
  • Insight

    Economic update: Will lower inflation lead to interest rate cuts?

    Wednesday, 27 March, 2024

    The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates in the summer, but high core and services inflation might delay the timing of future reductions.

    • Insight
    • Economic situation
    • Economic updates
  • Research Briefing

    Spring Budget 2024: Reaction

    Friday, 08 March, 2024

    This page provides links to analysis of the 2024 Spring Budget from selected think tanks, business groups, political parties and other organisations.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic policy
    • Economic situation
    • Public spending
    • Tax
  • Research Briefing

    Spring Budget 2024: A summary

    Thursday, 07 March, 2024

    A summary of the announcements in the 2024 Spring Budget and an overview of the latest economic forecasts.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic policy
    • Economic situation
    • Public spending
    • Tax
  • Research Briefing

    Spring Budget 2024: Background briefing

    Thursday, 29 February, 2024

    Ahead of the 2024 Spring Budget on 6 March, this briefing looks at the UK’s economic situation, economic forecasts and the public finances.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic policy
    • Economic situation
    • Public spending
    • Tax
  • Economic Updates,Research Briefing

    Economic update: Inflation set to fall over 2024

    Monday, 29 January, 2024

    The Government cut National Insurance rates for employees from January but freezes to tax thresholds in April will increase personal taxes, in real terms.

    • Economic Updates
    • Research Briefing
    • Economic situation
  • Insight

    Economic update: Inflation set to fall over 2024

    Monday, 29 January, 2024

    The Government cut National Insurance rates for employees from January but freezes to tax thresholds in April will increase personal taxes, in real terms.

    • Insight
    • Economic situation
    • Economic updates
    • Economy
  • Economic Updates,Research Briefing

    Economic update: Growth remains flat and more people are in energy bill debt

    Wednesday, 20 December, 2023

    Inflation fell to 3.9% in November but the impact on households may have been higher.

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

    Autumn Statement 2023: A summary

    Wednesday, 22 November, 2023

    A summary of the announcements in the 2023 Autumn Statement and an overview of the latest economic forecasts.

    • Research Briefing
    • Benefits policy
    • Economic policy
    • Economic situation
    • Family benefits
    • Housing benefits
    • Pensions
    • Public spending
    • Sickness, disability and carers' benefits
    • Tax
    • Working age benefits
  • Research Briefing

    Autumn Statement 2023: Background briefing

    Thursday, 16 November, 2023

    Ahead of the 2023 Autumn Statement on 22 November, this briefing looks at the UK’s economic situation, economic forecasts and the public finances.

    • Research Briefing
    • Benefits policy
    • Economic policy
    • Economic situation
    • Family benefits
    • Pensions
    • Public spending
    • Tax
    • Working age benefits

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