Economy, business and transport

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.

• Economic situation
• Industry

GDP international comparisons: Economic indicators

GDP measures the size of the economy. Find the latest GDP growth data for the UK and comparisons with other G7 economies.

• Economic situation
• Economy

Unemployment international comparisons: Economic indicators

Unemployment data tells us about the strength of the labour market. Find the latest data on unemployment in several major world economies.

• Economic situation
• Economy
• Work and incomes

Economic data

View data relating to the UK economy, including the labour market, trade, business, and public finances.

Research

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