Financial markets: Economic indicators
The price of shares and commodities can help show the health of the economy. Find the latest data on the prices of shares, oil and gold.
Regional and National Economic Indicators
A summary of the latest economic indicators for the regions and nations of the UK.
Economic indicators: Key statistics for the UK economy
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
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Research Briefing
Financial services in the UK
An overview of the UK's financial services sector and key statistics including economic output, jobs, trade and tax.
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Research Briefing
Support for regenerating local high streets and removing unlawful storefronts
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on support for regenerating local high streets and removing unlawful storefronts on Tuesday 30th June at 9:30am. The debate will be led by Bradley Thomas MP
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Research Briefing
People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, February 2019
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
Retail sales: Economic indicators
Retail is a large component of the UK’s services industry. Find the latest data on sales of food and non-food goods as well as online sales.
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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
Local growth funds
This briefing is a summary of current government administered funds designed to support local economic growth.
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Research Briefing
Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill 2026-27
The Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Act 2026-27 enables the nationalisation of steel companies when in the public interest.
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Debate Pack
Estimates Day debate: Spending and priorities of the Department for Business and Trade
On Wednesday 4 March 2026, the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending and priorities of the Department for Business and Trade.
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Debate Pack
Funding for local authorities in inner London
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on funding for local authorities in inner London on 10 February 2026. The debate will be led by Helen Hayes MP.
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Research Briefing
Retail sector in the UK
Key data and pressures facing the retail sector in the UK.
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Debate Pack
Role of Fairtrade certification in UK business and trade
A debate on the role of Fairtrade certification in UK business and trade is scheduled to take place in Westminster Hall on Thursday 11 December 2025. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Martin Rhodes MP.
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Debate Pack
Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor on Wednesday 3 December 2025.
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