Retail sales: Economic indicators
Retail is a large component of the UK’s services industry. Find the latest data on sales of food and non-food goods as well as online sales.
This paper features analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators. This month’s articles are The regional economic picture and The changing face of self-employment
Economic Indicators, May 2014 (767 KB , PDF)
Preliminary estimates suggest the economy grew by 0.8% in Q1 2014. April also saw the announcement that inflation was below the Bank of England’s target for the third successive month. The most recent data show employment continuing to grow and unemployment falling.
Economic Indicators, May 2014 (767 KB , PDF)
Retail is a large component of the UK’s services industry. Find the latest data on sales of food and non-food goods as well as online sales.
GDP measures the size of the economy. Find the latest GDP growth data for the UK and comparisons with other G7 economies.
Unemployment data tells us about the strength of the labour market. Find the latest data on unemployment in several major world economies.