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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This paper features analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
Economic Indicators, September 2014 (746 KB , PDF)
Revised estimates published in August show that GDP grew by 0.8% in Q2 2014. In the quarter to June, unemployment fell and employment rose. Inflation in July was 1.6%, below the Bank of England’s target for the seventh successive month.
This month’s articles are:
• Disabled people and welfare to work
• Internet access and usage in the UK
Economic Indicators, September 2014 (746 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.