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The TRA has proposed an anti‑dumping duty on Chinese imports of rutile titanium dioxide to protect the UK industry it says is at risk of injury, initiating an investigation and potential trade remedy measure.
Joseph Rowntree Foundation examines the scale of living standards challenges for Andy Burnham’s area, assessing pressures on low- and middle-income households and options to restore income growth amid the cost of living crisis.
Revised estimates of UK business investment for April–June 2026, including short‑term indicators of investment in non‑financial assets and asset and sector breakdowns of gross fixed capital formation.
Calls on the chancellor to pursue bold, large‑scale policy measures argue that the prime minister’s plan to dismantle four decades of neoliberal policy risks failing without major fiscal and political commitment.
The proposed High Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS) will apply from April 2028 to homes in England worth £2 million+, with annual charges from £2,500 up to £7,500 for properties over £5 million; the paper warns it may harm economic growth.
Quarterly Energy Trends bulletin for September 2026 presenting comprehensive UK energy statistics across fuels and sectors, including production, consumption and generation, intended for policy monitoring and analysis.
Seeks evidence on potential changes to release times for market‑sensitive ONS economic statistics, inviting views to inform a recommendation to the Office for Statistics Regulation on timing and market impact.
The Insolvency Service has shut down Ellan NW Ltd after it advised company directors they could ‘walk away’ from responsibilities for failing businesses, taking enforcement action against the operator.
A comprehensive evaluation report examines how the Trade Remedies Authority conducts investigations and engages participants, presenting findings on process effectiveness, stakeholder experience and potential reforms to improve transparency and accessibility.
Provisional monthly statistics covering UK energy production, trade, electricity generation, consumption and prices published for September 29, 2026, providing the latest indicators on supply, demand and market movements.
The 2024 UK sea fisheries annual statistics report provides comprehensive data and tables on the commercial fishing industry, including underlying datasets for analysis of catches, fleet and economic activity.
HM Treasury and India’s Ministry of Finance published a joint statement recording topics covered at the fourth India‑UK Financial Markets Dialogue held on 29 September 2026, setting out areas of cooperation on financial market issues.
Weekly Bank of England bulletin providing updated data on the central bank’s assets and liabilities, published every Thursday and covering the latest balance-sheet movements and instrument holdings as at 30 September 2026.
Argues that measured productivity understates AI’s economic payoff because GDP and productivity metrics miss much “free” digital output; investment and equity valuations show an AI boom, but commentators Torsten Slok, Hal Varian and Robert Solow note the productivity payoff remains largely a forecast.
Time series datasets underpinning the April–June 2026 GDP release, providing historical quarterly GDP components and series for output, expenditure and income to support trend analysis and model updating.
The Subsidy Advice Unit published a report prepared for Invest Northern Ireland evaluating a proposed subsidy to Ryanair Holdings plc, assessing the measures and their compliance with public subsidy rules and likely economic effects for Northern Ireland.
Applications have opened for the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS), which will offer support intended to cut electricity costs for more than 10,000 manufacturers across Great Britain to boost competitiveness.
Outlines how the privatised water industry in England and Wales is economically regulated, including regional monopoly companies and the price review process that sets customer bills.
Argues organic farming is intrinsically more land- and labour‑intensive than industrial agriculture, making it cash‑costlier because pesticides and fertilisers substitute for land and labour; any non‑cash benefits should be paid for by consumers.
Special feature in the September 2026 Energy Trends examines competition in UK gas markets for 2025, analysing market structure and competitive dynamics to inform policymakers and sector stakeholders.
A briefing outlining the North Sea oil and gas sector’s contribution to UK energy security, the economy and jobs, and the associated climate and environmental impacts of production and development.
Argues that political decision-making often mishandles economic policy using the example of EV subsidies and proposed tariffs on Chinese electric cars, warning that politics distorts optimal economic responses to climate and trade problems.
Estimates employment in the UK Digital Sector for January–December 2025 using the ONS Annual Population Survey, covering filled jobs including employed, self‑employed, full‑time and part‑time roles in the sector.
Monthly statistics and analysis for September 2026 cover building materials and components, tracking production, deliveries and price movements to inform understanding of construction sector supply and cost pressures.
Stablecoins are emerging as important payments infrastructure, but current policy approaches still rely on financial crime frameworks designed for traditional finance, leaving gaps in how to govern their specific risks to payments and financial integrity.
Economic update notes retail sales and consumer confidence rose after summer, while mortgage approvals fell and fuel prices remain high, with commentary flagging risks from rising borrowing costs.
The Bank of England’s biannual Systemic Risk Survey presents market participants’ views on risks to, and confidence in, the stability of the UK financial system for H2 2026.
The Trade Remedies Authority has published an independent evaluation of its investigation process, aiming to improve accessibility and stakeholder engagement by reporting research findings and recommendations on how investigations are run.
Sets HMRC’s SME action plan for 2025–28, promising measures to make it easier for small businesses to enter public sector supply chains and reduce unnecessary burdens and costs facing micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.
Assesses methods and impacts of a new component approach to measuring UK labour productivity, covering methodology changes and their effects on productivity estimates for 1997–2024.