Insight
What are gilts? A simple guide
Gilts are a type of loan that the UK Government borrows from investors and promises to repay, with interest. Gilts can be traded, and their value can change.
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Research Briefing
Autumn Budget 2024: A summary
A summary of the announcements in the 2024 Autumn Budget and an overview of the latest economic forecasts.
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Research Briefing
Autumn Budget 2024: Background briefing
Ahead of the 2024 Autumn Budget on 30 October, this briefing looks at the economic situation, economic forecasts and the public finances.
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Debate Pack
Scotland’s economy
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on Scotland's economy on Tuesday 15th October at 9:30am. The debate will be opened by John Grady MP.
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Insight
Economic update: A better short-term outlook for 2024
The average forecast of GDP growth for 2024 has been raised from 0.4% at the beginning of this year to 0.9%, with inflation falling back to its 2% target.
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Low growth: The economy’s biggest challenge
Growth has been slow since 2008. Low investment and policy uncertainty have slowed growth in productivity and so living standards have increased only modestly.
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Research Briefing
Rising cost of living in the UK
This briefing covers rising prices including food and energy inflation, Government support, and how the cost of living affects households.
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Debate Pack
Debate on the costs associated with illegal immigration
A general debate on the costs associated with illegal immigration is scheduled for Tuesday 7 May 2024 in Westminster Hall at 11.30 am.
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Debate Pack
Impact of the Spring Budget 2024 on the Welsh economy
There will be a debate on the impact of the Spring Budget 2024 on the Welsh economy on Wednesday 17 April at 2:30pm
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Insight
Economic update: Will lower inflation lead to interest rate cuts?
The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates in the summer, but high core and services inflation might delay the timing of future reductions.
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Research Briefing
Spring Budget 2024: A summary
A summary of the announcements in the 2024 Spring Budget and an overview of the latest economic forecasts.
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Research Briefing
Spring Budget 2024: Background briefing
Ahead of the 2024 Spring Budget on 6 March, this briefing looks at the UK’s economic situation, economic forecasts and the public finances.
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Research Briefing
Autumn Statement 2023: A summary
A summary of the announcements in the 2023 Autumn Statement and an overview of the latest economic forecasts.
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Insight
Economic Update: Have interest rates peaked?
The Bank of England left interest rates unchanged at 5.25%. Falling inflation and low economic growth might mean interest rates will not need to increase further.
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Insight
Economic update: Inflation not falling as fast as expected
The overall inflation rate is slowly falling due to changes in energy prices, but underlying inflation is rising.
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