Economic Indicators
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
Economic update: Services exports outpace goods
The UK exported £153 billion more than it imported in services in 2023, but it imported £204 billion more than it exported in goods.
International Inflation: Key Economic Indicators
International Inflation: Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices data on international inflation rates.
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Research Briefing
Statistics on UK-EU trade
The UK’s trading relationship with the EU changed fundamentally following Brexit. This briefing provides statistics on UK trade with the EU over recent years.
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Research Briefing
Electric vehicles and infrastructure
The UK's electric vehicle transition could help meet climate goals, and cut drivers’ running costs. Challenges include upfront prices, charging infrastructure, and global trade issues.
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Debate Pack
Impact of import and export controls on the sport horse industry
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the impact of import and export controls on the sport horse industry on Tuesday 30 April 2024 at 11am.
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Research Briefing
Progress on UK free trade agreement negotiations
This short briefing summarises the UK's progress in negotiating new free trade agreements.
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Research Briefing
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
The UK will join the CPTPP, an Asia-Pacific trade bloc. This briefing paper explains the Government's reasons for joining and reaction from business and civil society..
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Research Briefing
Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [HL] 2023-24
This Bill would amend domestic law in line with CPTPP. It would change some provisions on technical barriers to trade, procurement and intellectual property.
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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
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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Research Briefing
Statistics on UK trade with Ireland
Ireland is one of the UK's largest trading partners. This note gives some key statistics on UK-Ireland trade.
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Research Briefing
Electronic Trade Documents Bill [HL] 2022-23
This Bill removes the legal impediment to using electronic trade documents.
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Research Briefing
Accountability and scrutiny of Teesworks
This landing page has been prepared for the Opposition day debate on Accountability and scrutiny of Teesworks on 7 June 2023.
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Research Briefing
UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement
This briefing provides information on the UK's trade agreement with New Zealand, including reaction to it and the process of Parliamentary scrutiny.
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