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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Research Briefing
People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, April 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.
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Debate Pack
Recent trends in employment growth
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.
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Research Briefing
Economic update: growth slows down at the start of 2018
Economic summaries for April 2018 inevitably focus on the GDP figures published at the end of the month, showing economic growth at its lowest level for five years. There were more positive economic developments throughout the month that have been overshadowed by the GDP data though. Inflation continues to fall, and is now at a
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Research Briefing
People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, February 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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Research Briefing
Economic Indicators, Spring Statement 2018
Analysis of the latest key UK and international economic indicators, ahead of the Spring Statement on Tuesday 13 March
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Research Briefing
People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, January 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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Debate Pack
The role of disabled people in economic growth
A Commons Chamber debate on a motion on the role of disabled people in economic growth is scheduled for Thursday 22 February 2018 . The Member leading the debate is Lisa Cameron MP.
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Research Briefing
Economic update: trends continue
Trends seen throughout 2017 have continued in the economic data published early in 2018: moderate GDP growth, high employment, low unemployment, and the rate of inflation exceeding earnings growth. As expected, at the beginning of February the Bank of England kept interest rates unchanged, although they warned that monetary policy may need to be tightened
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Research Briefing
Economic Indicators, February 2018
Analysis of the latest key UK and international economic indicators.
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