Insight
How big are regional economic inequalities in the UK?
The Government has pledged to “level up” economic conditions and opportunities across the UK. What are the inequalities that this policy seeks to address?
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Insight
Budget 2020: Will the Chancellor change the rules?
The Conservative manifesto set out rules for the public finances. Will the Chancellor stick to them?
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Research Briefing
Spring Budget 2020: Background briefing
This briefing sets out the background to Spring Budget 2020 which will take place on 11 March 2020. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) will publish revised forecasts for the economy and public finances on the same day.
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Insight
‘Levelling up’: How can economic growth and prosperity be measured across UK regions?
How accurately can GDP data capture regional variation in growth across the UK
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Research Briefing
The UK-EU future relationship negotiations: process and issues
The UK and EU begin negotiations over their future relationship this week. This paper outlines the UK and EU's objectives, the main issues of contention and the process being followed in the negotiations
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Research Briefing
Economic Indicators, February 2020
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
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Research Briefing
Economic Indicators, January 2020
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
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Research Briefing
Enterprise Zones
There are currently 45 operational Enterprise Zones in England. Similar policies have been adopted by the devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Businesses in these small areas will benefit from tax and planning concessions and superfast broadband.
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Debate Pack
Briefing for debate on ‘National Productivity’
A briefing for the Westminster Hall debate on ‘National Productivity’ to be held at 9.30am on Wednesday 22 January 2020.
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Research Briefing
Economic Indicators, December 2019
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
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Research Briefing
Manufacturing: statistics and policy
Data on the manufacturing sector, analysis of recent trends and pressures facing the sector, a summary of government policy and a discussion of the potential impact of the UK’s decision to leave the European Union.
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Research Briefing
Bank branches: why are they closing and what is the impact?
The number of bank branches in the UK roughly halved from 1986 to 2014 and closures are expected to continue. Concerns have been raised about the impacts on vulnerable people, small businesses and the viability of the cash system. This briefing is no longer being updated. For latest developments, see The future of local banking services and access to cash (CBP-9453).
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Research Briefing
Trade in services and Brexit
While the UK prepares to leave the EU, the future of services trade has received less attention in the public debate than trade in goods. The UK’s exposure to services trade means however that businesses in many sectors across the economy will be affected. This paper looks at the complexity of international trade in services and discusses what could change under the different future scenarios.
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Research Briefing
Planning for a no-deal Brexit
After Boris Johnson became Prime Minister in July 2019 the Government intensified planning for a no-deal Brexit and stressed its intention to take the UK out of the EU on 31 October with or without a deal. But the UK remained in the EU after 31 October after a further extension of the Article 50 period was agreed with the EU. A no-deal Brexit however remains the default outcome if an agreement is not ratified. This briefing paper provides an overview of Government and EU preparations for a no-deal Brexit, and of recent reports analysing the possible impact of this outcome
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Research Briefing
Economic Indicators, October 2019
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
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