Inflation international comparisons: Economic indicators
Inflation measures the change in prices over time. Find the latest data on inflation in the UK, the Eurozone, and selected EU countries.
US trade tariffs
The US has imposed tariffs of 10% on most UK goods imported into the US. Why has the Trump administration done so, and how will the UK-US deal mitigate that?
Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL]: progress of the bill
The Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL] is scheduled to have its report stage in the House of Commons on 4 June 2025.
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Research Briefing
UK-India Free Trade Agreement
This page provides information on the UK's free trade agreement with India.
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Debate Pack
Government support for employment in the automotive manufacturing sector
On Wednesday 7 May 2025 at 9:30am, there will be a Westminster Hall debate on government support for employment in the automotive manufacturing industry. The debate is sponsored by Rebecca Paul MP.
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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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Debate Pack
Trading relationship with the EU
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the UK trading relationship with the EU on Thursday 24 April at 3:00pm
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Research Briefing
Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL] 2024-25
MPs will debate the Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL] at second reading on Tuesday 1 April 2025. The bill contains measures concerning the UK’s product safety, regulation and metrology framework.
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Debate Pack
UK-US bilateral relationship
A Westminster Hall debate on the UK-US bilateral relationship is scheduled for Tuesday 4 February 2025, from 2.30pm to 4.00pm. The debate will be led by John Cooper MP.
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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 has joined the CPTPP, an Asia-Pacific trade bloc. This briefing paper explains the reasons for joining and reaction from business and civil society..
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Insight
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.
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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
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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