GDP
GDP growth masks fall in wages and impact on union rights
Tentative GDP figures draws our attention to the fall in wages and its impact upon union rights, writes Tony Burke.
The economic puzzle: The stats may be good but the grim jobs news keeps coming
The headline stats - on GDP and on unemployment - are, on the face of it, good news for the economy and the government - yet the grim news keeps rolling in.
‘Special factors’ help GDP grow 1% in Q3 2012 and end double dip recession
Following three quarters of contraction, UK GDP grew 1% in the third quarter of 2012, taking the country out of the double-dip recession - thanks to the Olympic boost.
GDP figures: It’s not just about growth per se but the type of growth
A return to growth is by itself not sufficient; of equal concern is the type of growth the economy is generating.
August Economic Update: We got our Olympic boost, but consumer confidence remains low
Behind the headline figures, the employment situation continues to worsen for particular groups.
0% growth forecast highlights need for stimulus to promote employment, growth and spending
The Bank of England’s latest warning that the economy has hit the buffers and will come grinding to a screeching halt later this year comes as no surprise.