Research Briefing
Economic Indicators, November 2018
Analysis of the latest key UK and international economic indicators
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Research Briefing
People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, October 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.
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Research Briefing
Economic Indicators: Latest Statistics
The Economic Indicators series is updated whenever new data becomes available and it reflects current statistical data. The content presents up-to-date information on 21 key indicators. A snapshot of the indicators is produced monthly as a formal research briefing.
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Research Briefing
Economic Indicators, October 2018
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
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Research Briefing
Autumn Budget 2018: Background briefing
This briefing sets out the background to Autumn Budget 2018 which will take place on Monday 29 October. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) will publish revised forecasts for the economy and public finances on the same day.
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Research Briefing
People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, September 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. The unemployment rate of 4.0% in June-August 2018 was the joint lowest rate since 1975. Despite falling slightly from the last quarter, the employment rate remains at a very high level historically while the inactivity rate remains at a very low level. The growth in average weekly pay excluding bonuses (not adjusting for inflation) was the highest since January 2009. Despite this, after adjusting for inflation, earnings remain below levels seen before the 2008 downturn.
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Research Briefing
Economic Indicators, September 2018
Analysis of the latest key UK and international economic indicators
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Research Briefing
People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, August 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. The unemployment rate of 4.0% in May-July 2018 was the joint lowest rate since 1975, while the employment rate remains at a very high level historically and the inactivity rate remains at a very low level. Average weekly pay both including and excluding bonuses grew faster than prices, although the growth in earnings remains relatively weak.
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Research Briefing
People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, July 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. The unemployment rate of 4.0% in April-June 2018 was at its lowest level since 1975, while the employment rate remains at a very high level and the inactivity rate was at a very low level. The growth in earnings was relatively weak. Average weekly pay excluding bonuses grew faster than prices, while pay including bonuses grew at a similar rate to prices.
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Insight
Economic update: Interest rates raised as growth recovers
The rise in interest rates is still very low by historical standards.
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Research Briefing
Economic Indicators, August 2018
Analysis of the latest key UK and international economic indicators
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Research Briefing
Economic Indicators, July 2018
Analysis of the latest key UK and international economic indicators.
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Research Briefing
People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, May 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.
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Research Briefing
Economic Indicators, June 2018
Analysis of the latest key UK and international economic indicators.
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Debate Pack
Recent trends in employment growth
A Westminster Hall debate on recent trends in employment growth is scheduled for Wednesday 6th June 2018 at 9.30am. The Member leading the debate is Michael Tomlinson MP.
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