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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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This is the first time, since 2016, that growth in the UK has been faster than growth across the Eurozone.
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This is the first time, since 2016, that growth in the UK has been faster than growth across the Eurozone.
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Analysis of the latest key UK and international economic indicators
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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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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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Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
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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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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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Analysis of the latest key UK and international economic indicators
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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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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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The rise in interest rates is still very low by historical standards.
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The rise in interest rates is still very low by historical standards.
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Analysis of the latest key UK and international economic indicators
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