Economic Indicators, September 2004

Documents to download

Economic indicators. (Includes article on recent developments in the US economy). House of Commons Library Research Paper 04/67.

Research on the increasing cost of living and inflation

House of Commons Library publications on the rising cost of living in the UK, including causes of inflation, the effect on households, and Government support.
Rising cost of living in the UK

This briefing gives an overview of rising prices, particularly food, energy and fuel prices, including the effect of the conflict in Ukraine. It outlines Government support as well as how inflation, interest rates and other policies which will affect household budgets.
International Inflation: Key Economic Indicators

International Inflation: Harmonised Index of Comsumer Prices data on international inflation rates.