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Economic situation

  • Research Briefing

    Cost of a bank holiday

    Wednesday, 18 September, 2024

    The latest government estimate is that an additional bank holiday would cost the economy £2.4 billion.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic policy
    • Economic situation
    • Monarchy
  • Research Briefing

    Food poverty: Households, food banks and free school meals

    Monday, 02 September, 2024

    This paper provides statistics on household food insecurity, food bank usage and free school meals in the UK, and tracks the impact of rising living costs.

    • Research Briefing
    • Children and families
    • Communities
    • Economic situation
    • Environment
    • Schools
    • Work and incomes
  • How have living standards changed since 2020?

    Tuesday, 16 July, 2024

    Household incomes have fallen since 2020. While steps have been taken to protect low-income households, more people are experiencing food and energy insecurity.

    • Economic situation
    • Research in brief: Quick reads for the 2024 Parliament
  • Low growth: The economy’s biggest challenge

    Tuesday, 16 July, 2024

    Growth has been slow since 2008. Low investment and policy uncertainty have slowed growth in productivity and so living standards have increased only modestly.

    • Economic situation
  • The UK’s changing population

    Tuesday, 16 July, 2024

    The UK’s population is growing and is projected to reach 70 million in 2026. The population is also ageing, and these factors will strain public services.

    • Economic situation
    • Research in brief: Quick reads for the 2024 Parliament
  • Research Briefing

    Rising cost of living in the UK

    Thursday, 11 July, 2024

    This briefing covers rising prices including food and energy inflation, Government support, and how the cost of living affects households.

    • Research Briefing
    • Consumers
    • Economic policy
    • Economic situation
    • Energy
    • National Insurance
    • Tax
    • Work and incomes
  • Debate Pack

    Impact of the Spring Budget 2024 on the Welsh economy

    Friday, 12 April, 2024

    There will be a debate on the impact of the Spring Budget 2024 on the Welsh economy on Wednesday 17 April at 2:30pm

    • Debate Pack
    • Economic policy
    • Economic situation
  • Insight

    Who is experiencing food insecurity in the UK?

    Monday, 08 April, 2024

    The recent increase in food prices has particularly affected people in low-income households who spend more of their money on essentials.

    • Insight
    • Children and families
    • Economic situation
  • Insight

    Economic update: Will lower inflation lead to interest rate cuts?

    Wednesday, 27 March, 2024

    The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates in the summer, but high core and services inflation might delay the timing of future reductions.

    • Insight
    • Economic situation
    • Economic updates
  • Research Briefing

    Spring Budget 2024: Reaction

    Friday, 08 March, 2024

    This page provides links to analysis of the 2024 Spring Budget from selected think tanks, business groups, political parties and other organisations.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic policy
    • Economic situation
    • Public spending
    • Tax
  • Research Briefing

    Spring Budget 2024: A summary

    Thursday, 07 March, 2024

    A summary of the announcements in the 2024 Spring Budget and an overview of the latest economic forecasts.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic policy
    • Economic situation
    • Public spending
    • Tax
  • Research Briefing

    Spring Budget 2024: Background briefing

    Thursday, 29 February, 2024

    Ahead of the 2024 Spring Budget on 6 March, this briefing looks at the UK’s economic situation, economic forecasts and the public finances.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic policy
    • Economic situation
    • Public spending
    • Tax
  • Insight

    Economic update: Inflation set to fall over 2024

    Monday, 29 January, 2024

    The Government cut National Insurance rates for employees from January but freezes to tax thresholds in April will increase personal taxes, in real terms.

    • Insight
    • Economic situation
    • Economic updates
    • Economy
  • Research Briefing

    Autumn Statement 2023: A summary

    Wednesday, 22 November, 2023

    A summary of the announcements in the 2023 Autumn Statement and an overview of the latest economic forecasts.

    • Research Briefing
    • Benefits policy
    • Economic policy
    • Economic situation
    • Family benefits
    • Housing benefits
    • Pensions
    • Public spending
    • Sickness, disability and carers' benefits
    • Tax
    • Working age benefits
  • Research Briefing

    Autumn Statement 2023: Background briefing

    Thursday, 16 November, 2023

    Ahead of the 2023 Autumn Statement on 22 November, this briefing looks at the UK’s economic situation, economic forecasts and the public finances.

    • Research Briefing
    • Benefits policy
    • Economic policy
    • Economic situation
    • Family benefits
    • Pensions
    • Public spending
    • Tax
    • Working age benefits

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