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Economic update: Unprecedented fall in GDP marks low point of recession
The magnitude of the recession caused by the coronavirus outbreak is now more evident.
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Coronavirus: Record GDP fall in April
Economic output fell by one fifth during April when lockdown measures were at their most stringent. This Insight will set the April GDP figures in context.
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Economic update: UK facing ‘severe recession’
Sharp falls in GDP, increases in claims for unemployment-related benefits, and an increase in government borrowing: the coronavirus lockdown is having a profound effect on the economy.
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Economic update: Evidence of a recession arrives
The coronavirus pandemic is continuing to have a serious impact on the economy. This Insight explores the current evidence of a recession.
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Economic update: Coronavirus brings recession
It is clear the economy has entered recession.
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Economic update: Interest rates on hold as business optimism improves
The Bank of England voted 7-2 to keep interest rates unchanged at 0.75%.
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Economic update: Will less uncertainty boost growth?
Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators
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Economic update: slow growth and more government spending
The UK’s economy has remained in fairly unspectacular territory during September. The UK Government has committed to higher public spending in 2020/21.
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Economic update: Consumers spend but economy contracts
The UK economy contracted in quarter 2 of 2019, but consumers continue to spend. The new Government has made several public spending pledges.
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Economic update: Growth slows at home and abroad
Growth has slowed in recent months, while a faltering international economy and Brexit uncertainties pose risks to the outlook.
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Economic update: Growth and the March 29 effect
Preparations for the originally expected Brexit date of 29 March affected the economy. Some firms built up stocks in the run-up to the end of March – of these, some are being run down and some maintained.
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Economic update: Stability and vulnerability
The labour market appears to be doing well, however economic growth remains unspectacular.
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Economic update: A steady start to 2019
Brexit uncertainties have led to falling business investment, while rising consumer spending has underpinned GDP growth.
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