Economic update: Unemployment and borrowing rise but recession unlikely
The UK’s economy was a mixed bag in October. The labour market (which had previously been at record levels) began…
Read moreThe UK’s economy was a mixed bag in October. The labour market (which had previously been at record levels) began…
Read moreThe UK’s economy has remained in fairly unspectacular territory during September. The UK Government has committed to higher public spending in 2020/21. …
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Read moreSpending reviews usually take place every two to four years – a new one is expected but why have we not seen it?…
Read moreThe labour market appears to be doing well, however economic growth remains unspectacular.…
Read moreIn 2017, public and private donors around the world gave about $200 billion in overseas aid to developing countries. This new interactive dashboard looks at these aid flows. …
Read moreWe took a closer look at some of the numbers in the 2018 Budget related to public spending.…
Read moreHow did the UK economy perform in June?…
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Read moreIn 1688, William III and Mary II ascended the throne of England as joint monarchs, having overthrown James II. Among…
Read moreIn 2016/17, the UK received over £5 billion in funding from EU programmes. Much of this went into research, infrastructure…
Read moreWhen Hurricane Irma recently devastated the Caribbean, some people were surprised and angry at the fact that the UK could…
Read moreUK foreign aid spending is in the headlines today as Bill Gates has urged the government to keep spending 0.7%…
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