Economy and business

Retail sales: key indicators on the value of retail sales.

International Inflation: Harmonised Index of Comsumer Prices data on international inflation rates.

Financial Indicators: Data from FTSE100, as well as oil prices and gold prices.

To support the self-employed through the coronavirus outbreak the Government has introduced the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS).

This note looks at the development of the Railways Pension Scheme set up in 1994 following the privatisation of British Rail

UK Gross Domestic Product: Regularly updated data on growth and forecasts.

Interest Rates and Monetary Policy: Data on interest rates from the UK, eurozone and the US; a summary of the Bank of England’s and international, quantitative easing policy.

UK tax law is specifically targeted rather than purposive: in tackling the exploitation of loopholes in the law, governments have legislated against individual avoidance schemes as and when these have come to light. This note looks at the case that has been made recently for a general anti-avoidance rule, and the Coalition Government's introduction of a 'narrower' General Anti-Abuse Rule in 2013.

A reading list of resources on the UK's negotiations for trade agreements with the US, Australia, New Zealand and Japan, and on the approach to join the CPTPP.

A briefing on the Non-Domestic Rating (Lists) (No.2) Bill 2019-21

This briefing sets out the principles of EU rules on state aid and the WTO Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing measures.

An overview of how business interruption insurance policies have been interpreted in the context of the coronavirus pandemic.

The European Investment Bank lends to projects that contribute to growth and employment within Europe. This briefing gives a short overview of the Bank's membership and operation, and its future relationship with the UK.