April 08, 2019
What is the outlook for consumer spending?
By Mike Jakeman. If consumer spending is to continue to grow, what are UK households going to be buying?
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March 28, 2019
UK regional growth trends and prospects
Following our latest UK Economic Outlook launch, John Hawksworth takes a detailed look at the performance of UK regions over the past five decades.
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