Economic policy

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

Inflation: Data on both the CPI and RPI inflation indices.

This briefing paper sets out the background to the UK Internal Market Bill. This Bill has its Second Reading in the House of Commons on 14 September 2020.

Exchange rates: Data on the value of the pound relative to other major international currencies.

This note sets out the background to the Government's policy on freeports.

Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators

The Eat Out to Help Out Scheme is one of the Government's economic recovery measures to support businesses reopening following the COVID-19 lockdown. The Scheme aims to help protect jobs in the hospitality sector by encouraging consumers to eat out. Questions have been raised about whether the Scheme was introduced before it was clear whether consumer demand was a factor limiting business recovery.

This is a purely statistical note on public sector borrowing (the budget deficit), public sector debt and government debt interest payments.

The coronavirus outbreak has impacted the UK economy in a number of different ways. The magnitude of the recession caused by the virus is unprecedented in modern times. While a recovery is underway, there is uncertainty over how fast economic activity will regain lost ground. This briefing examines the economic impact of the crisis to date and outlines the key issues for the outlook. It summarises policy measures introduced to mitigate the economic effects of Covid-19 and details the impact on the public finances.

Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators

This note provides an overview of City Deals, with details on the 31 that have been successfully negotiated since July 2012.

The Chancellor will make a statement to the House on Wednesday 8 July. He will outline plans to support the economy. The Chancellor’s statement is being labelled as a ‘summer economic update’.

This note examines the current state of infrastructure in the UK, recent Government policies and levels and sources of investment.