An overview of the UK labour market

27 February 2015
By Rob Fry

This article presents the evolution of key labour market measures in the UK from 1980 until 2014. It shows the changes in overall employment, unemployment and economic inactivity rates while also examining some of the reasons behind these changes.

Trends in the UK economy

27 February 2015
By Rob Fry

This article presents some key data on the UK economy and UK economic policy from 1980 until the present day, and covers three themes – economic output and trade, inflation and interest rates and public sector finances (deficits and debts).

Energy and emissions in the UK

19 February 2015
By Rob Fry

Climate change and sustainable energy have generated an increasing amount of media, public and political debate in the UK during recent years. This article, part of a series of UK Perspectives providing an overview of the nation over the last three decades, presents some key statistics relating to national energy and emissions trends.

How we travel

19 February 2015
By Rob Fry

With people travelling over 6,500 miles per year on average, transport is a fundamental part of daily living and, therefore, plays an important role in our economy. The transport industry is a substantial greenhouse gas (GHG) emitter and, over time, has become an increasingly large energy consumer.

Personal and household finances in the UK

12 February 2015
By Rob Fry

There are many different factors that affect our standard of living but a key aspect is our financial situation, in particular levels of personal and household income, wealth and spending.

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.

The UK in a European context

5 February 2015
By Rob Fry

This article – the latest in the UK Perspectives series – presents interactive charts on the UK’s population and economy in a European context, illustrating how it compares with the other 27 member states of the European Union (EU).

Housing and home ownership in the UK

22 January 2015
By Rob Fry

The UK housing market comprises 27.8 million residential properties. Linked to income, wealth and availability of lending, the housing market is sensitive to the overall economic climate.

International migration: a recent history

15 January 2015
By Rob Fry

There is considerable interest in the impact of migration on the UK population, economy and society.

The changing UK population

15 January 2015
By Rob Fry

Understanding the size and characteristics of a country’s population is vital when it comes to planning and delivering services like education, transport and healthcare.