Business and consumer confidence: Economic indicators
Business and consumer sentiment can give an early indication of economic trends. Find the latest data on what businesses and consumers expect for the UK economy.

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)
Business and consumer sentiment can give an early indication of economic trends. Find the latest data on what businesses and consumers expect for the UK economy.
Manufacturing is one of the production industries. Find the latest data on the activity of the UK manufacturing sector.
GDP measures the size of the economy. Find the latest GDP growth data for the UK and comparisons with other G7 economies.