The Barnett formula

Documents to download

The Barnett formula. House of Commons Research Paper 98/8.

The welfare cap

Since 2014 the UK government has had a cap on welfare spending. Here we explain how the cap is set and assessed. We also look at how the cap has changed.
Public finances: Economic indicators

The public finances include government borrowing and debt. Find the latest data on UK borrowing and debt as well as forecasts for the future.
- Economic situation
- Public spending
Further education funding in England

This briefing explains the different systems of funding available to further education providers in England, examines recent funding announcements and trends, and considers some related issues facing the further education sector.