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Chairs of Commons select committees since 2010
House of Commons select committee chairs in the 2024, 2019, 2017, 2015 and 2010 parliaments.
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Fuel duty: Developments since 2022
Fuel duty is charged at a rate of 52.95p per litre on unleaded petrol and diesel. Fuel duty is planned to increase by 3p per litre on 1 January 2027, the first increase since 2011.
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Inflation in the UK: Economic indicators
Inflation measures the change in prices over time. Find the latest data on changes in UK consumer prices, measured by CPI and RPI.
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Youth unemployment statistics
This briefing presents the latest statistics on youth unemployment in the UK as well as comparisons with other OECD countries.
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Unemployment in the UK: Economic indicators
Unemployment data tells us about the strength of the labour market. Find the latest data on UK unemployment levels and rates.
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UK labour market statistics
This paper provides the latest statistics and analysis of employment, unemployment, economic inactivity and earnings in the UK.
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Data dashboards,Research Briefing
Average earnings by age and region
This interactive dashboard shows how median earnings have changed over time by UK region and country, and by age group and gender.
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People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency
This paper provides figures for the number of people claiming unemployment benefits (the “claimant count”) for the UK and by parliamentary constituency.
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Average earnings: Economic indicators
Earnings data gives us information on the labour market and household finances. Find the latest data on earnings for men and women in the UK.
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Ukraine: A new push for peace
After a six month hiatus, fresh US-led peace talks were held with Russia and Ukraine in early September 2026.
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Employment in the UK: Economic indicators
Employment data tells us about the strength of the labour market. Find the latest data on UK employment levels and rates.
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Rural school statistics
Rural schools tend to be smaller, have smaller class sizes, are more likely to be independent, and have lower free school meal rates.
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Syria in 2026: How are the UK and others engaging?
Assad had been militarily reliant on Russia and Iran. Since his fall, the UK has been among those to engage with the interim government and lift many sanctions.
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Green Belt
This briefing discusses Green Belt planning policy including recent reforms and the introduction of grey belt. It applies only to England.
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Building safety remediation of residential buildings
This briefing presents statistics and government measures in response to the problem of unsafe cladding and building safety remediation.
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