The productivity slowdown: The what, the how, but little evidence of the why 27 November 2017 By Darren Waters The UK government has unveiled its industrial strategy, which is seeking, among other things, to help boost the productivity of the country. Productivity is a much-talked about aspect of the economy – but what is it and why is it stagnating? Posted in Business, Industry and TradeEconomyEmployment and Labour Market EconomyProductivity
UK interest rate rise: what’s changed in the last decade? 2 November 2017 By Philip Leake Concerns about “inflation over target” and “limited” slack in the economy have prompted the Bank of England to raise interest rates for the first time in more than a decade. Posted in Business, Industry and TradeEconomy DebtEarningsEconomyInflationInteractivePricesQuizWages
Why has the value of the pound been falling and what could this mean for people in the UK? 28 October 2016 By Rob Fry Although the value of the pound has been falling for some time, the vote to leave the European Union has had a big effect in recent months. Posted in Economy AnalysisEconomyExportsGDPTravel
Why are more young people living with their parents? 22 February 2016 By ONS Digital Young adults (aged 20 to 34) in the UK are more likely to be sharing a home with their parents than any time since 1996. Posted in EconomyEmployment and Labour MarketPeople, Population and Community AnalysisEconomyHousingPopulationYoung People
Spending on public services in the UK 10 February 2015 By Rob Fry Spending by the UK Government currently accounts for around 40% of GDP. The way public funds are allocated impacts the provision and delivery of services (like health, pensions and benefits), and therefore affects people’s day to day lives. Posted in Economy AnalysisEconomyUK Perspectives
