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Financial markets: Economic indicators
The price of shares and commodities can help show the health of the economy. Find the latest data on the prices of shares, oil and gold.
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Trade in goods and services: Economic indicators
The UK exports and imports billions of pounds worth of goods and services. Find the latest data on UK trade and the current account.
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Unemployment international comparisons: Economic indicators
Unemployment data tells us about the strength of the labour market. Find the latest data on unemployment in several major world economies.
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Manufacturing Skills
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 20 October on manufacturing skills. The subject for this debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee and it will be opened by Richard Quigley MP.
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Heathrow airport expansion proposals
On 18 June 2026 the Department for Transport (DfT) published the draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement (HENPS), which provides a framework for how expansion might be implemented.
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Service industries: Economic indicators
The service industries include retail, finance, administration, and other areas. Find the latest data on the activity of the UK services sector.
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Gross domestic product (GDP): Economic indicators
GDP measures the size of the economy. Find the latest GDP data for the UK and updated forecasts for GDP growth.
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Components of GDP: Economic indicators
GDP measures the size of the economy. Find the latest data on the industries and elements that make up the UK’s GDP.
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GDP international comparisons: Economic indicators
GDP measures the size of the economy. Find the latest GDP growth data for the UK and comparisons with other G7 economies.
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Support for unpaid carers
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on 15 October 2026 on Support for unpaid carers. The debate will be led by Alison Bennett MP.
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Data dashboards,Research Briefing
The UK economy: A dashboard
This interactive dashboard shows data on economic growth, inflation, trade, employment, government borrowing and debt across the UK.
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Highways (Financing) Bill 2026-27
The Highways (Financing) Bill would create a new option for private sector firms to fund the construction of large road projects and allow tolls to be charged on them.
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Household debt: Economic indicators
Debt levels affect how much households spend. Find the latest data on UK household debt, mortgage rates and insolvencies.
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Petrol and diesel prices
Petrol and diesel prices hit record highs in July 2022. They had fallen back substantially, but have spiked since the start of the Middle East conflict.
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E-petition debate: Requirement to report collisions with cats
On 26 October 2026 there will be a Westminster Hall debate on e-petition 750612 relating to placing a requirement on drivers to report collisions with cats.
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