Research Briefing
Rising cost of living in the UK
This briefing covers rising prices including food and energy inflation, Government support, and how the cost of living affects households.
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Economic Updates,Research Briefing
Economic update: Inflation falls as the election campaign begins
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.
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Insight
Economic update: Inflation falls as the election campaign begins
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.
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Economic Updates,Research Briefing
Economic update: Inactivity due to illness reaches record
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.
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Insight
Economic update: Inactivity due to illness reaches record
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.
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Debate Pack
Impact of the Spring Budget 2024 on the Welsh economy
There will be a debate on the impact of the Spring Budget 2024 on the Welsh economy on Wednesday 17 April at 2:30pm
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Research Briefing
What employment laws are changing from April 2024?
New legislation has expanded rights for employees around flexible working, paid and unpaid leave, and protection from redundancy during parental leave.
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Research Briefing
Who is experiencing food insecurity in the UK?
The recent increase in food prices has particularly affected people in low-income households who spend more of their money on essentials.
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Insight
What employment laws are changing from April 2024?
New legislation has expanded rights for employees around flexible working, paid and unpaid leave, and protection from redundancy during parental leave.
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Insight
Who is experiencing food insecurity in the UK?
The recent increase in food prices has particularly affected people in low-income households who spend more of their money on essentials.
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Economic Updates,Research Briefing
Economic update: Will lower inflation lead to interest rate cuts?
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.
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Insight
Economic update: Will lower inflation lead to interest rate cuts?
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.
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Research Briefing
Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [HL] 2023-24
This Bill would amend domestic law in line with CPTPP. It would change some provisions on technical barriers to trade, procurement and intellectual property.
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Research Briefing
Spring Budget 2024: Reaction
This page provides links to analysis of the 2024 Spring Budget from selected think tanks, business groups, political parties and other organisations.
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Research Briefing
Spring Budget 2024: A summary
A summary of the announcements in the 2024 Spring Budget and an overview of the latest economic forecasts.
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