Financial Indicators: Key Economic Indicators
Financial Indicators: Data from FTSE100, as well as oil prices and gold prices.

A Westminster Hall debate on recent trends in employment growth is scheduled for Tuesday 8th May 2018 at 11.30am. The Member leading the debate is Michael Tomlinson MP.
Recent trends in employment growth (147 KB , PDF)
The purpose of this debate is to discuss recent trends in employment growth.
Over recent years there have been increases in both the number and the proportion of people who are in employment.
32.26 million people were in employment in December 2017 to February 2018. This is the highest level since comparable records began in 1971.
The employment rate was 75.4% in December 2017 to February 2018. This is also the highest rate since comparable records began in 1971.
Further statistics on employment growth are included in the debate pack, as well as information on youth employment and earnings.
Employment – National: Key Economic Indicators
Labour market statistics: UK regions and countries
A Westminster Hall debate on Youth Employment took place on the 6th December 2017. The Libray’s debate pack for this debate can be found here.
Recent trends in employment growth (147 KB , PDF)
Financial Indicators: Data from FTSE100, as well as oil prices and gold prices.
Ahead of Commons report stage and third reading, this paper summarises key developments in relation to the Seafarers' Wages Bill.
Exchange rates: Data on the value of the pound relative to other major international currencies.