Insight
Economic update: Inflation not falling as fast as expected
The overall inflation rate is slowly falling due to changes in energy prices, but underlying inflation is rising.
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Debate Pack
Cost of living for people with disabilities
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for Tuesday 16 May on the cost of living for people with disabilities. The debate will be opened by Marion Fellows MP.
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Insight
Economic update: UK economy not growing but not shrinking
Economic growth remains low and inflation remains high; however, economic inactivity has fallen, and business activity and sales have increased.
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Research Briefing
Research on the increasing cost of living and inflation
House of Commons Library publications on the rising cost of living in the UK, including causes of inflation, the effect on households, and Government support.
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Insight
Why are young people leaving the labour market?
Economic inactivity has been increasing in the UK. This Insight discusses why young people may not be entering the workforce after leaving education.
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Research Briefing
Spring Budget 2023: Reaction
This page provides links to analysis of, and reaction to, the 2023 Spring Budget, from selected think tanks, business groups, political parties and other organisations.
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Insight
Why have older workers left the labour market?
Economic inactivity has been increasing in the UK. This Insight discusses why older workers may have left the workforce and whether they might return to work.
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Insight
How is health affecting economic inactivity?
Economic inactivity has been increasing in the UK. This Insight discusses how people leaving the workforce because of ill-health affects economic inactivity.
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Research Briefing
Background to Spring Budget 2023
Ahead of the 2023 Spring Budget on 15 March, this briefing looks at the UK’s economic situation, economic forecasts, and the public finances.
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Insight
Economic update: GDP Growth stagnant but a slightly more optimistic outlook
Inflation seems to have peaked and there have been positive economic developments ahead of the Spring Budget
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Insight
Economic update: Short recession looming and concern over US climate policies
Businesses are cautiously optimistic about the year ahead despite sombre forecasts
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Research Briefing
Ukraine crisis
This page features Commons Library publications relevant to the current conflict in Ukraine.
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Insight
Africa in 2023: Economies, power and fear of famine
Economic worries, political uncertainty and insecurity look set to continue in parts of Sub-Saharan Africa in 2023.
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Debate Pack
Skills and labour shortages
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 12 January 2023 at 3.00pm on skills and labour shortages. The debate will be opened by Patricia Gibson MP.
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Insight
Strategy and policy statement for the Electoral Commission
The Government has consulted on a draft strategy and policy statement for the Electoral Commission, which it must produce under the Elections Act 2022.
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