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.
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Economic Indicators, August 2014 (787 KB , PDF)
New estimates published in July suggest that GDP grew by 0.8% in Q2 2014 and that GDP has surpassed to its pre-recession peak. The employment rate rose to 73.1%, whilst inflation rose slightly to 1.9%.
This month’s articles are:
• Developments to public sector finances
• Women on FTSE boards – is the UK approach the most effective?
Documents to download
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Economic Indicators, August 2014 (787 KB , PDF)
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GDP international comparisons: Economic indicators
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Unemployment international comparisons: Economic indicators
Unemployment data tells us about the strength of the labour market. Find the latest data on unemployment in several major world economies.
