Components of GDP: Key Economic Indicators
Components of GDP: data on the components that make up GDP, including household consumption, government spending, investment, trade and output by sector.

This Research Paper series summarises the main economic indicators currently available for the UK, along with comparisons with other major OECD countries. Quarterly GDP growth of 0.8% in Q3 was confirmed, with broad gains across all sectors of the economy. Consumer spending in Q3 increased by only 0.3%, compared with a 0.7% rise in Q2, while government expenditure increased by 0.4% compared with a 1.0% rise in Q2. Exports rose by 2.2% in Q3; with imports increasing by only 0.7%, net trade provided a large positive contribution to overall GDP growth, raising hopes that the economy is starting to rebalance. [Articles:'Quantitative Easing - how does it work?' and 'Businesses and recession']
Economic Indicators, December 2010 (645 KB , PDF)
This Research Paper series summarises the main economic indicators currently available for the UK, along with comparisons with other major OECD countries. Quarterly GDP growth of 0.8% in Q3 was confirmed, with broad gains across all sectors of the economy. Consumer spending in Q3 increased by only 0.3%, compared with a 0.7% rise in Q2, while government expenditure increased by 0.4% compared with a 1.0% rise in Q2. Exports rose by 2.2% in Q3; with imports increasing by only 0.7%, net trade provided a large positive contribution to overall GDP growth, raising hopes that the economy is starting to rebalance.
[Articles:’Quantitative Easing – how does it work?’ and ‘Businesses and recession’]
Economic Indicators, December 2010 (645 KB , PDF)
Components of GDP: data on the components that make up GDP, including household consumption, government spending, investment, trade and output by sector.
Financial Indicators: Data from FTSE100, as well as oil prices and gold prices.
UK Gross Domestic Product: Regularly updated data on growth and forecasts.