Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Statistics
This note defines FDI and looks at recent trends in UK and world FDI

This Research Paper series summarises the main economic indicators currently available for the UK, along with comparisons with other major OECD countries. The 0.5% contraction in GDP in Q4 2010 surprised most economists who had predicted modest growth. The ONS blamed the impact of December’s weather for some, but not all, of the weakness. This together with other recent economic data – particularly increasing unemployment, rising inflation and falling consumer confidence – further amplify the uncertainty about the economy in 2011. [Articles:'GDP growth: It was the weather - wasn't it?' and 'Working out work - what's happening in the labour market?']
Economic Indicators, February 2011 (628 KB , PDF)
This Research Paper series summarises the main economic indicators currently available for the UK, along with comparisons with other major OECD countries.
The 0.5% contraction in GDP in Q4 2010 surprised most economists who had predicted modest growth. The ONS blamed the impact of December’s weather for some, but not all, of the weakness. This together with other recent economic data – particularly increasing unemployment, rising inflation and falling consumer confidence – further amplify the uncertainty about the economy in 2011.
[Articles:’GDP growth: It was the weather – wasn’t it?’ and ‘Working out work – what’s happening in the labour market?’]
Economic Indicators, February 2011 (628 KB , PDF)
This note defines FDI and looks at recent trends in UK and world FDI
The price of shares and commodities can help show the health of the economy. Find the latest data on the prices of shares, oil and gold.
Debt levels affect how much households spend. Find the latest data on UK household debt, mortgage rates and insolvencies.