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BusinessView all

The UK economy: a dashboard
Dashboard Economy Economy & Business International trade 

The UK economy: a dashboard

April 3, 2020April 3, 2020 Matt Keep

Interactive dashboard presenting key economic data for the UK…

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Are UK pub numbers on the up?
Business Insight 

Are UK pub numbers on the up?

March 5, 2020March 6, 2020 Eleanor Davis
Constituency dashboard
Business Dashboard Demography Housing & Planning Local Data UK elections Work & Incomes 

Constituency dashboard

February 18, 2020February 18, 2020
Affordable insurance for flood-risk properties: Flood Re
Environment Industry Insight 

Affordable insurance for flood-risk properties: Flood Re

January 28, 2020February 20, 2020
The UK’s independent trade policy: Global Britain?
Insight Insights for the new Parliament International trade 

The UK’s independent trade policy: Global Britain?

January 10, 2020January 13, 2020

EconomyView all

Coronavirus: Government debt, an explainer
Diseases Insight Public spending 

Coronavirus: Government debt, an explainer

April 7, 2020April 7, 2020 Matt Keep

Government debt will increase as it responds to coronavirus. In this insight we look at the basics of what government debt is, how it is funded and who it is owed to.…

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The UK economy: a dashboard
Dashboard Economy Economy & Business International trade 

The UK economy: a dashboard

April 3, 2020April 3, 2020 Matt Keep
Economic update: Coronavirus brings recession
Diseases Economic updates Insight 

Economic update: Coronavirus brings recession

April 2, 2020April 7, 2020 Eleanor Davis
Coronavirus: The importance of different sectors to the economy
Diseases Economy Economy & Business Insight Work & Incomes 

Coronavirus: The importance of different sectors to the economy

April 1, 2020 Fergal Davis
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: How will it fit with employment law?
Diseases Economy Insight Work & Incomes 

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: How will it fit with employment law?

March 25, 2020March 27, 2020 Eleanor Davis

Economic UpdatesView all

Economic update: Coronavirus brings recession
Diseases Economic updates Insight 

Economic update: Coronavirus brings recession

April 2, 2020April 7, 2020 Eleanor Davis

It is clear the economy has entered recession.…

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Economic update: Optimism on the up
Economic updates Insight 

Economic update: Optimism on the up

February 26, 2020February 27, 2020
Economic update: Interest rates on hold as business optimism improves
Economic updates Insight 

Economic update: Interest rates on hold as business optimism improves

January 30, 2020February 20, 2020
Economic update: Will less uncertainty boost growth?
Economic updates Economy & Business Insight 

Economic update: Will less uncertainty boost growth?

January 13, 2020January 13, 2020
Economic update: Unemployment and borrowing rise but recession unlikely
Economic updates Insight 

Economic update: Unemployment and borrowing rise but recession unlikely

October 31, 2019November 4, 2019

TransportView all

Cycle funding and bike lanes: Is there enough money to create “mini-Hollands” in England?
Economic policy Insight Transport 

Cycle funding and bike lanes: Is there enough money to create “mini-Hollands” in England?

March 11, 2020March 11, 2020 Eleanor Davis

The Government aims to double the number of journeys made by bike by 2025, what will the Budget reveal about funding?…

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HS2: What happens next?
Insight Rail 

HS2: What happens next?

February 25, 2020February 25, 2020
‘Flight shame’: Is it taking off?
Aviation Climate Change Insight 

‘Flight shame’: Is it taking off?

February 19, 2020February 20, 2020
Northern Rail: The end of the line
Insight Rail 

Northern Rail: The end of the line

January 30, 2020February 10, 2020
Insights for the new Parliament (plus BSL video)
Brexit Crime Culture, Media & Sport Economy & Business Families & Social Services Family & Civil Law Government Health Home Affairs Housing & Planning Immigration Insights for the new Parliament Justice Parliament & Elections Science Social Policy Transport Welfare & Pensions Work & Incomes World Affairs 

Insights for the new Parliament (plus BSL video)

January 24, 2020February 20, 2020

Work & IncomesView all

Coronavirus: The importance of different sectors to the economy
Diseases Economy Economy & Business Insight Work & Incomes 

Coronavirus: The importance of different sectors to the economy

April 1, 2020 Fergal Davis

Coronavirus will have a significant impact on the economy. This Insight looks at the relative importance of different sectors of the economy and their potential vulnerability. …

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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: How will it fit with employment law?
Diseases Economy Insight Work & Incomes 

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: How will it fit with employment law?

March 25, 2020March 27, 2020 Eleanor Davis
Coronavirus: Employment rights and sick pay (update)
Health Insight Work & Incomes 

Coronavirus: Employment rights and sick pay (update)

March 17, 2020March 25, 2020 Eleanor Davis
Budget 2020: Will the Chancellor change the rules?
Economic policy Insight Public spending Tax 

Budget 2020: Will the Chancellor change the rules?

March 10, 2020March 10, 2020 Matt Keep
The Budget: What can ‘Dr No’ tell us about the challenges in designing the tax system?
Economy Insight Tax 

The Budget: What can ‘Dr No’ tell us about the challenges in designing the tax system?

March 9, 2020March 10, 2020 Eleanor Davis

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Insights for the new Parliament

This series of Insights covers a range of topics that will take centre stage in UK and international politics in the new Parliament.

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