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This paper presents the latest statistics on youth unemployment in the UK as well as comparisons with other EU countries.

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.

Average Earnings: Regularly updated data on average weekly earnings, including breakdowns by public and private sectors.

This briefing paper looks at trends in income inequality in the UK over the last 50 years.

This Commons Library briefing paper analyses data on employment in the UK by country of birth and nationality. The briefing compares data from 1997 to 2020 and explains how figures for employment by nationality can differ to those for employment by country of birth.

The unemployment rate is higher for people from a minority ethnic background than from a White background, although the rate varies considerably by ethnic group. This short paper summarises trends in unemployment rates and looks at how rates vary by ethnicity, age and gender.

This Insight examines unemployment rates and wages as causes of income inequality.

From 1 August the Government will be relaxing the guidance on working from home in England. This Insight explores what this new announcement means for employers and for employees.

The Chancellor will make a statement to the House on Wednesday 8 July. He will outline plans to support the economy. The Chancellor’s statement is being labelled as a ‘summer economic update’.

This House of Commons Library briefing paper provides information about the number of informal carers in the UK and the issues they face. It also explains the rights, benefits and support available to informal carers as well as current and previous Government policy on caring.

This Commons Library briefing paper outlines the measures introduced by the Government, and other authorities, to support household finances during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.

This note sets out information on the levels and rates of poverty in the UK, including historical trends and forecasts for future years.

This Insight examines which workers have been most economically impacted by the outbreak of coronavirus.