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People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, June 2019

Tuesday, 16 July, 2019

This paper provides figures for the number of people claiming unemployment benefits (the “claimant count”) by parliamentary constituency, as well as a summary of the latest labour market statistics for the UK as a whole. In the latest quarter, there was a fall in unemployment levels and the unemployment rate remains at its joint lowest level since comparable records began in 1971. Despite employment levels increasing, the employment rate fell slightly from the previous quarter. Average pay continued to grow faster than inflation, with pay excluding bonuses growing at its fastest rate since 2008.
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New Enterprise Allowance

Thursday, 04 July, 2019

The New Enterprise Allowance is a government scheme designed to help unemployed people who want to start their own business.
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People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, May 2019

Tuesday, 11 June, 2019

This paper provides figures for the number of people claiming unemployment benefits (the “claimant count”) by parliamentary constituency, as well as a summary of the latest labour market statistics for the UK as a whole.
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People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, April 2019

Tuesday, 14 May, 2019

This paper provides figures for the number of people claiming unemployment benefits (the “claimant count”) by parliamentary constituency, as well as a summary of the latest labour market statistics for the UK as a whole. The unemployment rate fell to its lowest rate since 1975 in the latest quarter, following another large fall in unemployment. There was also a large increase in employment, which was almost entirely driven by an increase for those who are self-employed. The employment rate remained at its joint-highest level since comparable records began in 1971. Average pay continued to grow faster than inflation.
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Gypsies and Travellers

Thursday, 09 May, 2019

This House of Commons Library briefing paper provides an overview of the key issues and policies relating to Gypsy and Traveller communities in England. The paper examines a range of issues including: inequalities, racial discrimination, accommodation needs, illegal encampments, health and education outcomes, employment rates, welfare reform and evidence of over-representation in the criminal justice system.
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Autism – overview of policy and services

Monday, 01 April, 2019

This briefing provides an overview of policies and services for people with autism spectrum disorder in England.
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People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, February 2019

Tuesday, 19 March, 2019

This paper provides figures for the number of people claiming unemployment benefits (the “claimant count”) by parliamentary constituency, as well as a summary of the latest labour market statistics for the UK as a whole.
Insight

The UK economy: More people in work despite subdued growth

Wednesday, 27 February, 2019

The economic data for the final quarter of 2018 provided mixed news. Here we look at growth, employment and inflation.
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Economic Indicators, February 2019

Tuesday, 26 February, 2019

Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
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People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, January 2019

Tuesday, 19 February, 2019

This paper provides figures for the number of people claiming unemployment benefits (the “claimant count”) by parliamentary constituency, as well as a summary of the latest labour market statistics for the UK as a whole.
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People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, December 2018

Tuesday, 22 January, 2019

This paper provides figures for the number of people claiming unemployment benefits (the “claimant count”) by parliamentary constituency, as well as a summary of the latest labour market statistics for the UK as a whole.
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Economic Indicators, December 2018

Friday, 21 December, 2018

Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
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People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, November 2018

Tuesday, 11 December, 2018

This paper provides figures for the number of people claiming unemployment benefits (the “claimant count”) by parliamentary constituency, as well as a summary of the latest labour market statistics for the UK as a whole.
Insight

UK economy: Earnings grow while productivity falls again

Friday, 23 November, 2018

This is the first time, since 2016, that growth in the UK has been faster than growth across the Eurozone.
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Economic Indicators, November 2018

Thursday, 22 November, 2018

Analysis of the latest key UK and international economic indicators

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