Economic update: Short recession looming and concern over US climate policies
Businesses are cautiously optimistic about the year ahead despite sombre forecasts

There will be a Westminster Hall debate on "The Beauty and wellbeing sector workforce" on Wednesday 23 June at 9:25am
The beauty and wellbeing sector workforce (171 KB , PDF)
There has been a fall in the number of people who are employed in this sector following the coronavirus outbreak.
Businesses in this sector have been able to benefit from Government support schemes available to businesses from all industries. As at 30 April 2021, 113,000 jobs within this sector were on furlough, which was 39% of eligible jobs.
There has also been a fall in the number of apprenticeship starts following the outbreak of the pandemic.
The beauty and wellbeing sector workforce (171 KB , PDF)
Businesses are cautiously optimistic about the year ahead despite sombre forecasts
Latest statistics showing changes in UK productivity and comparisons of UK productivity with other G7 countries.
This briefing explains why some university staff are striking over pensions, pay, and working conditions in February and March 2023, and what students can do if their studies are disrupted.