Andy Powell Archives

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People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, September 2018

Tuesday, 16 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. 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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Economic Indicators, September 2018

Thursday, 27 September, 2018

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

Tuesday, 11 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 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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People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, July 2018

Tuesday, 14 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 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.
Insight

Economic update: Interest rates raised as growth recovers

Thursday, 09 August, 2018

The rise in interest rates is still very low by historical standards.
- Insight
- Economic updates
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Economic Indicators, August 2018

Wednesday, 08 August, 2018

Analysis of the latest key UK and international economic indicators
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Economic Indicators, July 2018

Thursday, 05 July, 2018

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

Tuesday, 12 June, 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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Economic Indicators, June 2018

Friday, 08 June, 2018

Analysis of the latest key UK and international economic indicators.
Debate Pack

Recent trends in employment growth

Monday, 04 June, 2018

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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People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, April 2018

Tuesday, 15 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. The UK employment rate climbed to a new record high of 75.6% in January-March 2018, the inactivity rate fell to a new record low of 21.0% and the unemployment rate was at its lowest level since 1975. Average weekly pay excluding bonuses grew slightly faster than prices for the first time in over a year, although there was slower growth in average pay including bonuses.
Debate Pack

Recent trends in employment growth

Friday, 04 May, 2018

A Westminster Hall debate on recent trends in employment growth is scheduled for Tuesday 8th May 2018 at 11.30am. The Member leading the debate is Michael Tomlinson MP.
Insight

Economic update: growth slows down at the start of 2018

Thursday, 03 May, 2018
- Insight
- Economic updates
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People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, February 2018

Wednesday, 21 March, 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. There was a large increase in employment in November 2017-January 2018 compared to the previous quarter, although unemployment also increased. Average weekly pay continued to increase more slowly than prices.
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Economic Indicators, Spring Statement 2018

Thursday, 08 March, 2018

Analysis of the latest key UK and international economic indicators, ahead of the Spring Statement on Tuesday 13 March

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