Who does the UK trade with?

3 January 2018
By Darren Waters

Explore the UK’s trade relationships through interactive maps, charts and analysis.

Migration since the Brexit vote: what’s changed in six charts

30 November 2017
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We now have migration statistics for the first full year since the UK voted to leave the EU. These figures refer to people arriving or leaving the UK for 12 months or more. Here’s what we know so far.

The UK contribution to the EU budget

31 October 2017
By Darren Waters

The financial relationship between the UK and the European Union (EU) continues to be a major talking point as the terms of Brexit are negotiated. In 2016, the government spent £814.6 billion on all aspects of public spending, but how much does the UK pay to the EU as a current member? What about the […]

Pensioners in the EU and UK

5 September 2017
By ONS Digital

How many British pensioners live in other EU countries, and how many pensioners from other EU countries live in the UK?

Shrinkflation and the changing cost of chocolate

24 July 2017
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No, you’re not imagining it – some of your favourite sweets really are shrinking. In November 2016, Toblerone chocolate bars reduced in size by about 10%, provoking outrage online. And Maltesers, M&Ms and Minstrels have gone the same way. It’s a phenomenon known as “shrinkflation” – where manufacturers reduce the package size of household goods […]

Migration, the European Union and work: How much do you really know?

19 July 2017
By Darren Waters

Migrants are a significant part of the UK workforce: doctors in Accident and Emergency units, colleagues in offices, the staff serving food in restaurants, workers building roads, someone’s boss, someone’s team leader. Of the estimated 30.3 million people in employment in the UK, 11%, approximately 3.4 million, are migrants. EUROPEAN UNION GROUPS EU14: Austria, Belgium, […]

Where are industry eyes on Brexit?

17 July 2017
By Philip Leake

As Brexit negotiations progress, the staff and leaders of British industry will be keeping a keen eye on developments.

What’s changed since the Brexit vote?

23 June 2017
By Philip Leake

It’s been more than 18 months since the UK voted to leave the EU after more than 40 years of membership.

Trading places: UK goods trade with EU partners

28 March 2017
By Philip Leake

The future of UK manufacturing will be in focus when post-Brexit trade negotiations begin. The Prime Minister is due to trigger Article 50 tomorrow, starting the formal process of our exit from the EU.