Commons Briefing paper by Matthew Ward and Feargal McGuinness. It was first published on Monday, 4 November 2013. It was last updated on Monday, 4 November 2013.

Economic Indicators, October 2013

This Research Paper series summarises the main economic indicators currently available for the UK, along with comparisons with other major OECD countries.

• GDP grew by 0.7% in Q2 2013, following growth of 0.4% in Q1. Output increased in each of the manufacturing, construction and service sectors.

• Employment was 29.84 million in May-July 2013, up 80,000 on the previous quarter, while unemployment fell by 24,000 to 2.49 million.

• Retail sales, an indicator of household consumption, increased in value by 4.0% in June-August 2013 compared with the same period last year, while consumer and business surveys indicate rising confidence.

This month’s articles: "UK recovery: how strong and how long?" and "Scotland’s currency choices"

Download document: https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/RP13-57/RP13-57.pdf

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Type: Research briefing
Reference: RP13-57
Subjects: Debts Employment Interest rates Economic situation Economic growth Inflation National income Pay Manufacturing industries Public expenditure Money Monetary policy Public finance Scotland Retail trade Unemployment Housing market Exchange rates Balance of trade Productivity
Published by: Economic Policy and Statistics Section; House of Commons Library
Link: View this Research briefing on researchbriefings.parliament.uk

Economic Indicators, October 2013

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