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Economic Indicators, December 2010

Tuesday, 07 December, 2010

This Research Paper series summarises the main economic indicators currently available for the UK, along with comparisons with other major OECD countries. Quarterly GDP growth of 0.8% in Q3 was confirmed, with broad gains across all sectors of the economy. Consumer spending in Q3 increased by only 0.3%, compared with a 0.7% rise in Q2, while government expenditure increased by 0.4% compared with a 1.0% rise in Q2. Exports rose by 2.2% in Q3; with imports increasing by only 0.7%, net trade provided a large positive contribution to overall GDP growth, raising hopes that the economy is starting to rebalance. [Articles:'Quantitative Easing - how does it work?' and 'Businesses and recession']
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The 2010 Autumn Statement

Tuesday, 30 November, 2010

This note provides background on the 2010 Autumn Statement which will be presented to the House by the Chancellor on monday 29 November.
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Cost of a bank holiday

Wednesday, 24 November, 2010

The latest Government estimate is that an additional bank holiday would cost the economy £2.9 billion.
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Economic indicators, November 2010

Tuesday, 02 November, 2010

This Research Paper series summarises the main economic indicators currently available for the UK, along with comparisons with other major OECD countries. It includes articles entitled 'The outlook for the public finances' and 'Which sectors are driving the economic recovery?' [Articles:'The outlook for the public finances' and 'Which sectors are driving the economic recovery?']
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Postal Services Bill [Bill 78 of 2010-11]

Monday, 25 October, 2010

This Paper has been prepared for the Second Reading debate in the House of Commons of the Postal Services Bill. The Bill has four main parts. Part 1 provides for changes to the ownership structure of Royal Mail Holdings plc and its subsidiaries (including Post Office Ltd). Part 2 provides for Royal Mail’s historic pension deficit to be transferred to government. Part 3 provides for changes in the regulatory arrangements for postal services and Part 4 provides for a “special administration regime” should there be a risk to the universal postal service from the possibility of the provider becoming insolvent.
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Background to the 2010 Spending Review

Friday, 22 October, 2010

This note sets out the background to the Spending Review which will take place on 20 October.
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G20 & the November 2010 Seoul summit

Tuesday, 19 October, 2010

The G20 has met at leaders' level since November 2008. The second summit in 2010 takes place in Seoul in November. This note provides background to the G20, outcomes of summits so far, the agenda for Seoul, and the G8/G20 relationship.
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Economic Indicators, October 2010

Tuesday, 05 October, 2010

This Research Paper series summarises the main economic indicators currently available for the UK, along with comparisons with other major OECD countries. Employment in the three months to July 2010 was 286,000 higher than the previous quarter, mainly due to an increase in part-time employment. This is the largest quarterly increase in employment since records began in 1971. GDP growth in Q2 2010 was confirmed at 1.2%, the fastest quarterly increase in national output since 2001. Manufacturing output continues to recover strongly, increasing by 4.9% in the year to July, although employment in the sector fell. [Articles: 'Saving the Economy?' and 'Comparing earnings in the public and private sector']
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Economic Indicators, September 2010

Tuesday, 07 September, 2010

This Research Paper series summarises the main economic indicators currently available for the UK, along with comparisons with other major OECD countries. This issue includes articles entitled 'The North-South divide' and 'Comparing UK Unemployment Internationally'. [Articles: 'The North-South divide' and 'Comparing UK Unemployment Internationally']
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Economic Indicators, August 2010

Tuesday, 03 August, 2010

This Research Paper series summarises the main economic indicators currently available for the UK, along with comparisons with other major OECD countries. This issue includes articles entitled 'Analysing the recent recession' and 'UK aid budget: under pressure?'. [Articles: 'Analysing the recent recession' and 'UK aid budget: under pressure?']
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India: Development aid from the UK & other donors

Thursday, 29 July, 2010

UK aid to India was £297 million in 2008/09, and India has received more UK overseas aid than any other country since 1998. As one of the rapidly expanding emerging 'BRIC' economies, this aid programme has come under increasingly intense scrutiny. Recent commentary and Government statements are summarised.
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Economic indicators, July 2010

Tuesday, 06 July, 2010

This Research Paper series summarises the main economic indicators currently available for the UK, along with comparisons with other major OECD countries. This edition includes articles on future growth in the UK economy, and the CPI and benefit indexation. [article:'Future growth in the UK economy' and 'The CPI and benefit indexation']
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June 2010 Budget: a summary

Tuesday, 29 June, 2010

This note provides a summary of the main points of the 2010 Budget and the initial reaction to it.
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Background to the June 2010 Budget

Friday, 18 June, 2010

This note gives the economic, public finance and taxation background to the June 2010 Budget
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Economic indicators, June 2010

Tuesday, 01 June, 2010

This Research Paper series summarises the main economic indicators currently available for the UK, along with comparisons with other major OECD countries. [Article: 'Is the recent rise in inflation temporary?' and 'Household income and poverty in 2008/09']
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