Uncertainty in the UK’s economic forecasts
How does the Office for Budget Responsibility's forecasts work, and what does this mean for spending policy in the next few years?

How does the Office for Budget Responsibility's forecasts work, and what does this mean for spending policy in the next few years?
This briefing explains how the UK Shared Prosperity Fund will work in practice, and compares it to the EU structural funding that it is intended to replace.
Latest data on government net borrowing and net debt.
Research Briefing
This briefing answers some FAQs related to the government's budget deficit.
Research Briefing
This briefing looks at the history of the development of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, covering the issues around its design and the response it has received.
Research Briefing
This briefing looks at the very high level of UK public spending on tackling the Covid-19 pandemic, including how the money was spent and where it came from.
Research Briefing
In 2013, the UK first hit the UN target of spending 0.7% of GNI on aid. This briefing looks at the target’s history in the UK and the current reduction to 0.5%.
Research Briefing
A summary of the announcements in the Chancellor's Spring Statement of 23 March 2022 and an overview of the latest economic forecasts.
Research Briefing
This briefing sets out the background to Spring Statement 2022, which will take place on 23 March 2022. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) will publish revised forecasts for the economy and public finances on the same day.
Research Briefing
Local authorities in England spent £106 billion in 2020/21. This briefing looks at the funding that local authorities receive from central Government, and where and how they spend it.
Research Briefing
A briefing paper on some "key issues" in the forthcoming elections to the Northern Ireland Assembly
Debate Pack
On Wednesday 9 March 2022, the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending on the National Tutoring Programme and adult education
Research Briefing
Votes to approve the Supplementary Estimates for 2021/22 have been scheduled for 9 March 2022. These will cover the Government's revised spending plans for this year.
Research Briefing
This policy limits the total amount that Government can spend on certain benefits, including tax credits and housing benefit. Not to be confused with the household benefits cap which limits the amount individual households can receive.
Research Briefing
This briefing investigates who the Office for Budget Responsibility are and what they do.
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