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United Kingdom Retail Sales YoY

Retail Sales in the United Kingdom increased 0.50 percent in April of 2013 over the same month in the previous year. Historically, from 1997 until 2013, the United Kingdom Retail Sales YoY averaged 2.60 Percent reaching an all time high of 9.30 Percent in April of 2002 and a record low of -3.50 Percent in February of 2009. In the United Kingdom, the year-over-year change in Retail sales compares the aggregated sales of retail goods and services during a certain month to the same month a year ago. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Annual Retail Sales.

source: ONS

United Kingdom Retail Sales MoM

Retail Sales in the United Kingdom decreased 1.30 percent in April of 2013 over the previous month. Historically, from 1996 until 2013, the United Kingdom Retail Sales MoM averaged 0.23 Percent reaching an all time high of 2.90 Percent in May of 2008 and a record low of -4.10 Percent in January of 2010. In the United Kingdom, the Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods and services over a specific time period. In the United Kingdom, Retail sales are seasonal, volatile and relatively important to the overall economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Retail Sales.

source: ONS

United Kingdom Inflation Rate

The inflation rate in the United Kingdom was recorded at 2.40 percent in April of 2013. Inflation Rate in the United Kingdom is reported by the UK Office for National Statistics. Historically, from 1989 until 2013, the United Kingdom Inflation Rate averaged 2.81 Percent reaching an all time high of 8.50 Percent in April of 1991 and a record low of 0.50 Percent in May of 2000. In the United Kingdom, the most important categories in the consumer price index are Transport (16.2 percent of the total weight) and Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and Other fuels (14.4 percent). Recreation and Culture accounts for 13.4 percent; Restaurants and Hotels for 11.4 percent and Food and Non-alcoholic Beverages for 11.2 percent. The index also includes: Miscellaneous Goods and Services (9.6 percent); Clothing and Footwear (6.5 percent); Furniture, Household Equipment and Maintenance (6.1 percent). Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco; Health, Communication and Education account for remaining 11.2 percent of total weight. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Inflation Rate.

source: UK Office for National Statistics

United Kingdom Business Confidence

Business Confidence in the United Kingdom increased to 5 in the second quarter of 2013 from 0 in the first quarter of 2013. Business Confidence in the United Kingdom is reported by the CBI, UK. Historically, from 1958 until 2013, the United Kingdom Business Confidence averaged -4.08 reaching an all time high of 55 in August of 1959 and a record low of -75 in February of 1974. In the United Kingdom, the Business Optimism Index is published by the Confederation of British Industry's in its Industrial Trends Survey. An average of 400 small, medium and large companies from the manufacturing sector is surveyed each quarter. The Questionnaire accesses the overall sentiment regarding general and export business situation, investment, capacity, order books, employment, output, stocks, prices competitiveness regarding domestic, EU and non-EU markets and innovation and training. For each assessment is computed a sub-index as the percentage of positive answers minus the percentage of negative answers. The composite index is then computed as the weighted average of the sub-indices. An Optimism Index of +100 indicates that all survey respondents are much more confident about future prospects, while -100 suggests that all survey respondents are much less confident about future prospects. An index level of 0 indicates neutrality. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Business Confidence.

source: CBI, UK

United Kingdom Labour Costs

Labour Costs in the United Kingdom increased to 105.20 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 104.70 Index Points in the third quarter of 2012. Labour Costs in the United Kingdom is reported by the Office for National Statistics, UK. Historically, from 1959 until 2012, the United Kingdom Labour Costs averaged 49.39 Index Points reaching an all time high of 105.50 Index Points in May of 2012 and a record low of 6 Index Points in February of 1960. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Labour Costs.

source: Office for National Statistics, UK

United Kingdom Job Vacancies

Job Vacancies in the United Kingdom increased to 503 Thousand in March of 2013 from 499 Thousand in February of 2013. Job Vacancies in the United Kingdom is reported by the Office for National Statistics, UK. Historically, from 2001 until 2013, the United Kingdom Job Vacancies averaged 565.48 Thousand reaching an all time high of 694 Thousand in March of 2008 and a record low of 430 Thousand in June of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Job Vacancies.

source: Office for National Statistics, UK

United Kingdom Interbank Rate

Interbank Rate in the United Kingdom remained unchanged at 1 percent in April of 2013 from 1 percent in March of 2013. Historically, from 1960 until 2013, the United Kingdom Interbank Rate averaged 7.42 Percent reaching an all time high of 18.08 Percent in March of 1980 and a record low of 0.60 Percent in October of 2009. In the United Kingdom, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Interbank Rate.

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United Kingdom Import Prices

Import Prices in the United Kingdom increased to 118.40 Index Points in March of 2013 from 118.20 Index Points in February of 2013. Import Prices in the United Kingdom is reported by the Office for National Statistics, UK. Historically, from 1970 until 2013, the United Kingdom Import Prices averaged 69.57 Index Points reaching an all time high of 119.60 Index Points in September of 2011 and a record low of 12.40 Index Points in January of 1970. In the United Kingdom, Import Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services purchased by residents of that country from, and supplied by, foreign sellers. Import Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Import Prices.

source: Office for National Statistics, UK

United Kingdom Housing Index

Housing Index in the United Kingdom increased to 28130 in the first quarter of 2013 from 22360 in the fourth quarter of 2012. Housing Index in the United Kingdom is reported by the Dept. For Communities & Local Gov., U.k. Historically, from 1990 until 2013, the United Kingdom Housing Index averaged 35301.60 reaching an all time high of 49660 in February of 2006 and a record low of 16420 in November of 2008. In the United Kingdom, Housing Index is measured by the number of housing starts. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Housing Index.

source: Dept. For Communities & Local Gov., U.k.

United Kingdom Gross National Product

Gross National Product in the United Kingdom increased to 389809 GBP Million in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 387668 GBP Million in the third quarter of 2012. Gross National Product in the United Kingdom is reported by the Office for National Statistics, UK. Historically, from 1955 until 2012, the United Kingdom Gross National Product averaged 127452.05 GBP Million reaching an all time high of 389809 GBP Million in November of 2012 and a record low of 4776 GBP Million in February of 1955. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Gross National Product.

source: Office for National Statistics, UK

United Kingdom Government Spending

Government Spending in the United Kingdom decreased to 84010 GBP Million in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 84118 GBP Million in the third quarter of 2012. Government Spending in the United Kingdom is reported by the Office for National Statistics, UK. Historically, from 1955 until 2012, the United Kingdom Government Spending averaged 55295.17 GBP Million reaching an all time high of 84945 GBP Million in February of 2012 and a record low of 32311 GBP Million in May of 1958. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Government Spending.

source: Office for National Statistics, UK

United Kingdom Export Prices

Export Prices in the United Kingdom increased to 118.50 Index Points in March of 2013 from 118.30 Index Points in February of 2013. Export Prices in the United Kingdom is reported by the Office for National Statistics, UK. Historically, from 1970 until 2013, the United Kingdom Export Prices averaged 69.47 Index Points reaching an all time high of 119.50 Index Points in March of 2012 and a record low of 13.80 Index Points in January of 1970. In the United Kingdom, Export Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services sold by residents of that country to foreign buyers. Export Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Export Prices.

source: Office for National Statistics, UK

United Kingdom Employed Persons

Employed Persons in the United Kingdom increased to 32102 Thousand Persons in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 32098 Thousand Persons in the third quarter of 2012. Employed Persons in the United Kingdom is reported by the Office for National Statistics, UK. Historically, from 1959 until 2012, the United Kingdom Employed Persons averaged 28072.97 Thousand Persons reaching an all time high of 32102 Thousand Persons in November of 2012 and a record low of 25392 Thousand Persons in February of 1983. In the United Kingdom, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Employed Persons.

source: Office for National Statistics, UK

United Kingdom Households Disposable Income

Disposable Personal Income in the United Kingdom decreased to 239192 GBP Million in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 239527 GBP Million in the third quarter of 2012. Disposable Personal Income in the United Kingdom is reported by the Office for National Statistics, UK. Historically, from 1955 until 2012, the United Kingdom Households Disposable Income averaged 128020.38 GBP Million reaching an all time high of 239527 GBP Million in August of 2012 and a record low of 45135 GBP Million in February of 1955. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Households Disposable Income.

source: Office for National Statistics, UK

United Kingdom Core Consumer Prices

Core Consumer Prices in the United Kingdom increased to 120.81 Index Points in March of 2013 from 120.39 Index Points in February of 2013. Core Consumer Prices in the United Kingdom is reported by the Office for National Statistics, UK. Historically, from 1996 until 2013, the United Kingdom Core Consumer Prices averaged 101.04 Index Points reaching an all time high of 120.81 Index Points in March of 2013 and a record low of 87.60 Index Points in January of 1996. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Core Consumer Prices.

source: Office for National Statistics, UK

United Kingdom Consumer Spending

Consumer Spending in the United Kingdom increased to 229089 GBP Million in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 227451 GBP Million in the third quarter of 2012. Consumer Spending in the United Kingdom is reported by the Office for National Statistics, UK. Historically, from 1955 until 2012, the United Kingdom Consumer Spending averaged 124155.61 GBP Million reaching an all time high of 238145 GBP Million in November of 2007 and a record low of 48610 GBP Million in August of 1956. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Consumer Spending.

source: Office for National Statistics, UK

United Kingdom Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the United Kingdom increased to 125.60 Index Points in March of 2013 from 125.20 Index Points in February of 2013. Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the United Kingdom is reported by the Office for National Statistics, UK. Historically, from 1988 until 2013, the United Kingdom Consumer Price Index (CPI) averaged 93.72 Index Points reaching an all time high of 125.60 Index Points in March of 2013 and a record low of 61.90 Index Points in January of 1988. In the United Kingdom, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Consumer Price Index (CPI).

source: Office for National Statistics, UK

United Kingdom Changes in Inventories

Changes in Inventories in the United Kingdom decreased to 992 GBP Million in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 2155 GBP Million in the third quarter of 2012. Changes in Inventories in the United Kingdom is reported by the Office for National Statistics, UK. Historically, from 1955 until 2012, the United Kingdom Changes in Inventories averaged 561.41 GBP Million reaching an all time high of 4673 GBP Million in November of 1988 and a record low of -4497 GBP Million in February of 2009. In the United Kingdom, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Changes in Inventories.

source: Office for National Statistics, UK

United Kingdom Car Registrations

Car Registrations in the United Kingdom decreased to 163357 Cars in April of 2013 from 394806 Cars in March of 2013. Car Registrations in the United Kingdom is reported by the The Soc. of Motor Mfrs. and Traders. Historically, from 1962 until 2013, the United Kingdom Car Registrations averaged 147586.57 Cars reaching an all time high of 525539 Cars in August of 1997 and a record low of 33051 Cars in July of 1992. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Car Registrations.

source: The Soc. of Motor Mfrs. and Traders

United Kingdom Capacity Utilization

Capacity Utilization in the United Kingdom increased to 59 percent in the second quarter of 2013 from 53 percent in the first quarter of 2013. Capacity Utilization in the United Kingdom is reported by the Confederation of British Industry. Historically, from 1958 until 2013, the United Kingdom Capacity Utilization averaged 58.43 Percent reaching an all time high of 84 Percent in February of 1981 and a record low of 31 Percent in August of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Capacity Utilization.

source: Confederation of British Industry

United Kingdom Wages in Manufacturing

Wages in Manufacturing in the United Kingdom decreased to 545 GBP in March of 2013 from 547 GBP in February of 2013. Wages in Manufacturing in the United Kingdom is reported by the Office for National Statistics, UK. Historically, from 2000 until 2013, the United Kingdom Wages in Manufacturing averaged 462.29 GBP reaching an all time high of 547 GBP in February of 2013 and a record low of 362 GBP in February of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Wages in Manufacturing.

source: Office for National Statistics, UK

United Kingdom Wages

Wages in the United Kingdom decreased to 463 GBP in March of 2013 from 466 GBP in February of 2013. Wages in the United Kingdom is reported by the Office for National Statistics, UK. Historically, from 2000 until 2013, the United Kingdom Wages averaged 402.48 GBP reaching an all time high of 473 GBP in August of 2012 and a record low of 306 GBP in February of 2000. In the United Kingdom, wages are benchmarked using the whole economy total expenses in salaries. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Wages.

source: Office for National Statistics, UK

United Kingdom Unemployed Persons

Unemployed Persons in the United Kingdom decreased to 1520.80 Thousand Persons in April of 2013 from 1528.10 Thousand Persons in March of 2013. Unemployed Persons in the United Kingdom is reported by the Office for National Statistics, UK. Historically, from 1971 until 2013, the United Kingdom Unemployed Persons averaged 1603 Thousand Persons reaching an all time high of 3090 Thousand Persons in July of 1986 and a record low of 422.60 Thousand Persons in December of 1973. In the United Kingdom, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Unemployed Persons.

source: Office for National Statistics, UK

United Kingdom Terms of Trade

Terms of Trade in the United Kingdom remained unchanged at 100.10 Index Points in March of 2013 from 100.10 Index Points in February of 2013. Terms of Trade in the United Kingdom is reported by the Office for National Statistics, UK. Historically, from 1970 until 2013, the United Kingdom Terms of Trade averaged 97.63 Index Points reaching an all time high of 111.80 Index Points in June of 1972 and a record low of 82.20 Index Points in April of 1974. In the United Kingdom, Terms of Trade (ToT) correspond to the ratio of Price of exportable goods to the Price of importable goods. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Terms of Trade.

source: Office for National Statistics, UK

United Kingdom Productivity

Productivity in the United Kingdom decreased to 100.60 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 101.40 Index Points in the third quarter of 2012. Productivity in the United Kingdom is reported by the Office for National Statistics, UK. Historically, from 1959 until 2012, the United Kingdom Productivity averaged 67.68 Index Points reaching an all time high of 105 Index Points in August of 2007 and a record low of 32.90 Index Points in August of 1959. In the United Kingdom, Productivity is the real value of output produced by a unit of labor during a certain time. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Productivity.

source: Office for National Statistics, UK

United Kingdom Households Saving Ratio

Personal Savings in the United Kingdom decreased to 6.70 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 7.90 percent in the third quarter of 2012. Personal Savings in the United Kingdom is reported by the Office for National Statistics, UK. Historically, from 1955 until 2012, the United Kingdom Households Saving Ratio averaged 6.44 Percent reaching an all time high of 14 Percent in November of 1979 and a record low of -0.90 Percent in November of 1958. In the United Kingdom, Households Saving Ratio correspond to the ratio of household income saved to household net disposable income during a certain period of time. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Households Saving Ratio.

source: Office for National Statistics, UK

United Kingdom New Orders

New Orders in the United Kingdom increased to 11215.63 GBP Million in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 10847.43 GBP Million in the third quarter of 2012. New Orders in the United Kingdom is reported by the Office for National Statistics, UK. Historically, from 1964 until 2012, the United Kingdom New Orders averaged 15552.63 GBP Million reaching an all time high of 24958.12 GBP Million in February of 1973 and a record low of 9517.56 GBP Million in August of 1980. In the United Kingdom, because new orders heavily affect business confidence they are a leading indicator for growth in gross domsestic product. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom New Orders.

source: Office for National Statistics, UK

United Kingdom GDP Deflator

GDP Deflator in the United Kingdom increased to 107.32 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 106.85 Index Points in the third quarter of 2012. GDP Deflator in the United Kingdom is reported by the Office for National Statistics, UK. Historically, from 1955 until 2012, the United Kingdom GDP Deflator averaged 46.68 Index Points reaching an all time high of 107.32 Index Points in November of 2012 and a record low of 5.53 Index Points in February of 1955. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom GDP Deflator.

source: Office for National Statistics, UK

United Kingdom Unemployment Rate

Unemployment Rate in the United Kingdom decreased to 7.80 percent in March of 2013 from 7.90 percent in February of 2013. Unemployment Rate in the United Kingdom is reported by the UK Office for National Statistics. Historically, from 1971 until 2013, the United Kingdom Unemployment Rate averaged 7.26 Percent reaching an all time high of 12 Percent in May of 1984 and a record low of 3.40 Percent in November of 1973. In the United Kingdom, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Unemployment Rate.

source: UK Office for National Statistics

United Kingdom Money Supply M3

Money Supply M3 in the United Kingdom decreased to 2359591 GBP Million in March of 2013 from 2366793 GBP Million in February of 2013. Money Supply M3 in the United Kingdom is reported by the Bank of England. Historically, from 1987 until 2013, the United Kingdom Money Supply M3 averaged 1098032.77 GBP Million reaching an all time high of 2418190 GBP Million in February of 2010 and a record low of 263027 GBP Million in January of 1987. The United Kingdom Money Supply M3 includes M2 plus long-term time deposits in banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Money Supply M3.

source: Bank of England

United Kingdom Money Supply M2

Money Supply M2 in the United Kingdom increased to 1354341 GBP Million in March of 2013 from 1352831 GBP Million in February of 2013. Money Supply M2 in the United Kingdom is reported by the Bank of England. Historically, from 1982 until 2013, the United Kingdom Money Supply M2 averaged 593554.15 GBP Million reaching an all time high of 1354341 GBP Million in March of 2013 and a record low of 114644 GBP Million in July of 1982. The United Kingdom Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Money Supply M2.

source: Bank of England

United Kingdom Money Supply M1

Money Supply M1 in the United Kingdom increased to 1180925 GBP Million in March of 2013 from 1179744 GBP Million in February of 2013. Money Supply M1 in the United Kingdom is reported by the Bank Of England. Historically, from 1986 until 2013, the United Kingdom Money Supply M1 averaged 512248.77 GBP Million reaching an all time high of 1180925 GBP Million in March of 2013 and a record low of 82171 GBP Million in September of 1986. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Money Supply M1.

source: Bank Of England

United Kingdom Bankruptcies

Bankruptcies in the United Kingdom decreased to 3619 Companies in the first quarter of 2013 from 3834 Companies in the fourth quarter of 2012. Bankruptcies in the United Kingdom is reported by the Office for National Statistics, UK. Historically, from 1975 until 2013, the United Kingdom Bankruptcies averaged 3312.08 Companies reaching an all time high of 6509 Companies in September of 1992 and a record low of 924 Companies in June of 1979. In the United Kingdom, bankruptcies account for insolvent corporations who cannot repay their debts to creditors and carry on with their business. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Bankruptcies.

source: Office for National Statistics, UK

United Kingdom Foreign Exchange Reserves

Foreign Exchange Reserves in the United Kingdom decreased to 101237.89 USD Million in April of 2013 from 103392.50 USD Million in March of 2013. Foreign Exchange Reserves in the United Kingdom is reported by the HM Treasury. Historically, from 1999 until 2013, the United Kingdom Foreign Exchange Reserves averaged 57709.24 USD Million reaching an all time high of 104749.30 USD Million in January of 2013 and a record low of 35190.42 USD Million in February of 2000. In the United Kingdom, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Foreign Exchange Reserves.

source: HM Treasury

United Kingdom Imports

Imports in the United Kingdom increased to 44446 GBP Million in March of 2013 from 43327 GBP Million in February of 2013. Imports in the United Kingdom is reported by the UK Office for National Statistics. Historically, from 1955 until 2013, the United Kingdom Imports averaged 21271.91 GBP Million reaching an all time high of 44579 GBP Million in March of 2012 and a record low of 1031 GBP Million in June of 1955. United Kingdom imports mostly manufactured products (83 percent of total imports) and raw metals and fuels (12 percent of total imports). The most important manufactured products are Computer, Electronic and Optical Products (11 percent); Transports Equipment (14 percent); Chemical Products; Food and Beverages; Chemical products; Apparel, Textiles and Leather; Basics Metals and Refined Petroleum Products. U.K. main import partners are China (8 percent), United States (7 percent), Norway (6 percent) and European Union countries with Germany, Netherlands, France, Belgium, Italy and Ireland being the most important. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports.

source: UK Office for National Statistics

United Kingdom Exports

Exports in the United Kingdom increased to 41316 GBP Million in March of 2013 from 39936 GBP Million in February of 2013. Exports in the United Kingdom is reported by the UK Office for National Statistics. Historically, from 1955 until 2013, the United Kingdom Exports averaged 20061.77 GBP Million reaching an all time high of 41812 GBP Million in October of 2011 and a record low of 962 GBP Million in June of 1955. 85 percent of U.K. exports are manufactured products. Within this category the most important are: Transport Equipment (16 percent); Chemical Products (10 percent of total exports); Machinery and Equipment (9 percent); Computer, Electronic and Optical Products (8 percent); Pharmaceutical Products (8 percent); Refined Petroleum Products (7 percent) and Basic Metals (6 percent). Main export partners are United States (13 percent) and Euro Area countries with Germany, Netherlands, France, Ireland, Belgium, Italy and Spain accounting for more than 40 percent of total exports. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Exports.

source: UK Office for National Statistics

United Kingdom Balance of Trade

The United Kingdom recorded a trade deficit of 3130 GBP Million in March of 2013. Balance of Trade in the United Kingdom is reported by the UK Office for National Statistics. Historically, from 1955 until 2013, the United Kingdom Balance of Trade averaged -1214.41 GBP Million reaching an all time high of 2946 GBP Million in March of 1981 and a record low of -6067 GBP Million in August of 2005. Since 1998, U.K. runs consistent trade deficit mainly due to increase in demand of consumer goods, decline in manufacturing and deterioration in oil and gas production. In recent years, U.K. has run the biggest trade deficits with Norway, Germany, China, Hong Kong and Netherlands. The biggest trade surpluses were recorded with United States, United Arab Emirates, Australia and Saudi Arabia. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Balance of Trade.

source: UK Office for National Statistics

United Kingdom Interest Rate

The benchmark interest rate in the United Kingdom was last recorded at 0.50 percent. Interest Rate in the United Kingdom is reported by the Bank of England. Historically, from 1971 until 2013, the United Kingdom Interest Rate averaged 8.22 Percent reaching an all time high of 17 Percent in November of 1979 and a record low of 0.50 Percent in March of 2009. In the United Kingdom, the Bank of England has operational independence. Decisions on interest rates are taken by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). The Bank of England official interest rate is the repo rate. This repo rate applies to open market operations of the Bank of England with a group of counterparties (banks, building societies, securities firms). This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Interest Rate.

source: Bank of England

United Kingdom Industrial Production

Industrial Production in the United Kingdom decreased 1.40 percent in March of 2013 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in the United Kingdom is reported by the UK Office for National Statistcs. Historically, from 1949 until 2013, the United Kingdom Industrial Production averaged 1.63 Percent reaching an all time high of 22.60 Percent in February of 1973 and a record low of -11.90 Percent in December of 1980. In the United Kingdom, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Industrial Production.

source: UK Office for National Statistcs

United Kingdom Money Supply M0

Money Supply M0 in the United Kingdom increased to 64935 GBP Million in April of 2013 from 64538 GBP Million in March of 2013. Money Supply M0 in the United Kingdom is reported by the Bank of England. Historically, from 1969 until 2013, the United Kingdom Money Supply M0 averaged 23857.68 GBP Million reaching an all time high of 64935 GBP Million in April of 2013 and a record low of 3528 GBP Million in July of 1969. The United Kingdom Money Supply M0 is the most liquid measure of the money supply including coins and notes in circulation and other assets that are easily convertible into cash. Money Supply M0 and M1, are also known as narrow money. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Money Supply M0.

source: Bank of England

United Kingdom Loans to Private Sector

Loans to Private Sector in the United Kingdom decreased to 2281480 GBP Million in the first quarter of 2013 from 2309764 GBP Million in the fourth quarter of 2012. Loans to Private Sector in the United Kingdom is reported by the Bank of England. Historically, from 1963 until 2013, the United Kingdom Loans to Private Sector averaged 683081.96 GBP Million reaching an all time high of 2601972 GBP Million in March of 2010 and a record low of 9046 GBP Million in June of 1963. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Loans to Private Sector.

source: Bank of England

United Kingdom External Debt

External Debt in the United Kingdom decreased to -544025 GBP Million in the fourth quarter of 2012 from -317437 GBP Million in the third quarter of 2012. External Debt in the United Kingdom is reported by the Office for National Statistics, UK. Historically, from 1977 until 2012, the United Kingdom External Debt averaged -78876.25 GBP Million reaching an all time high of 88848 GBP Million in September of 1986 and a record low of -544025 GBP Million in December of 2012. In the United Kingdom, external debt is a part of the total debt that is owed to creditors outside the country. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom External Debt.

source: Office for National Statistics, UK

United Kingdom Prime Lending Rate

Bank Lending Rate in the United Kingdom remained unchanged at 1.50 percent in May of 2013 from 1.50 percent in April of 2013. Bank Lending Rate in the United Kingdom is reported by the Bank of England. Historically, from 1950 until 2013, the United Kingdom Prime Lending Rate averaged 7.85 Percent reaching an all time high of 18 Percent in November of 1979 and a record low of 1.50 Percent in March of 2009. In the United Kingdom, the prime lending rate is the average rate of interest charged on loans by major commercial banks to private individuals and companies. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Prime Lending Rate.

source: Bank of England

United Kingdom Consumer Confidence

Consumer Confidence in the United Kingdom decreased to -27 in April of 2013 from -26 in March of 2013. Consumer Confidence in the United Kingdom is reported by the GfK NOP (UK). Historically, from 1981 until 2013, the United Kingdom Consumer Confidence averaged -9.63 reaching an all time high of 10 in June of 1987 and a record low of -39 in July of 2008. In the United Kingdom, the consumer confidence survey measures the level of optimism that consumers have about the performance of the economy in the next 12 months. The GfK Consumer Confidence is derived from the survey of about 2,000 consumers which are ask to rate the relative level of past and future economic conditions including personal financial situation, climate for major purchases, overall economic situation and savings level. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Consumer Confidence.

source: GfK NOP (UK)

United Kingdom GDP Annual Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the United Kingdom expanded 0.60 percent in the first quarter of 2013 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in the United Kingdom is reported by the UK Office for National Statistics. Historically, from 1956 until 2013, the United Kingdom GDP Annual Growth Rate averaged 2.55 Percent reaching an all time high of 10.20 Percent in March of 1973 and a record low of -6.10 Percent in March of 2009. From 1993 to 2007 the United Kingdom has reported an average annual rate of growth of 3.3 percent. Yet, since the recession in 2008 and 2009 the growth has been sluggish and in the last three years averaged meager 0.9 percent. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom GDP Annual Growth Rate.

source: UK Office for National Statistics

United Kingdom GDP Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the United Kingdom expanded 0.30 percent in the first quarter of 2013 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in the United Kingdom is reported by the UK Office for National Statistics. Historically, from 1955 until 2013, the United Kingdom GDP Growth Rate averaged 0.62 Percent reaching an all time high of 5.30 Percent in March of 1973 and a record low of -2.50 Percent in June of 1958. The United Kingdom is the world’s seventh largest economy. Like in the case of many other developed nations, services is the biggest sector of the economy and accounts for more than 75 percent of total GDP. The key segments within Services are Distribution, Transport, Hotels and Restaurants (18 percent of total GDP), Government, Health and Education (20 percent); Professional and Support (11 percent); Financial and Insurance (9 percent) and Real Estate (9 percent). Although the United Kingdom is still one of the biggest manufacturers in the world, production constitutes only 10 percent of the GDP. Last big component of the GDP is Construction, which accounts for around 7 percent of total output. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom GDP Growth Rate.

source: UK Office for National Statistics

United Kingdom Government External Debt

Government External Debt in the United Kingdom decreased to -544025 GBP Million in the fourth quarter of 2012 from -317437 GBP Million in the third quarter of 2012. Government External Debt in the United Kingdom is reported by the Office for National Statistics, UK. Historically, from 1977 until 2012, the United Kingdom Government External Debt averaged -78876.25 GBP Million reaching an all time high of 88848 GBP Million in September of 1986 and a record low of -544025 GBP Million in December of 2012. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Government External Debt.

source: Office for National Statistics, UK

United Kingdom Government Debt To GDP

The United Kingdom recorded a Government Debt to GDP of 90.70 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Government Debt To GDP in the United Kingdom is reported by the Eurostat. Historically, from 1980 until 2012, the United Kingdom Government Debt To GDP averaged 47.67 Percent reaching an all time high of 90.70 Percent in December of 2012 and a record low of 31.30 Percent in December of 1991. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Government Debt To GDP.

source: Eurostat

United Kingdom Current Account

The United Kingdom recorded a Current Account deficit of 14037 GBP Million in the fourth quarter of 2012. Current Account in the United Kingdom is reported by the UK Office for National Statistcs. Historically, from 1946 until 2012, the United Kingdom Current Account averaged -2147.74 GBP Million reaching an all time high of 2752 GBP Million in March of 1981 and a record low of -20767 GBP Million in June of 2012. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Current Account.

source: UK Office for National Statistcs

United Kingdom Current Account to GDP

The United Kingdom recorded a Current Account deficit of 3.70 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Current Account to GDP in the United Kingdom is reported by the Eurostat. Historically, from 1980 until 2012, the United Kingdom Current Account to GDP averaged -1.64 Percent reaching an all time high of 1.90 Percent in December of 1981 and a record low of -4.90 Percent in December of 1989. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Current Account to GDP.

source: Eurostat

United Kingdom Government Budget

The United Kingdom recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 6.30 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Government Budget in the United Kingdom is reported by the Eurostat. Historically, from 1995 until 2012, the United Kingdom Government Budget averaged -3.67 Percent of GDP reaching an all time high of 3.60 Percent of GDP in December of 2000 and a record low of -11.50 Percent of GDP in December of 2009. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Government Budget.

source: Eurostat

United Kingdom | Credit Rating

Standard & Poor's credit rating for the United Kingdom stands at AAA. Moody's rating for the United Kingdom sovereign debt is Aaa. Fitch's credit rating for the United Kingdom is AAA. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of the United Kingdom thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for the United Kingdom as reported by major credit rating agencies.

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United Kingdom Population

The total population in United Kingdom was last recorded at 62.6 million people in 2011 from 52.4 million in 1960, changing 20 percent during the last 50 years. Population in the United Kingdom is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, the United Kingdom Population averaged 57.2 Million reaching an all time high of 62.6 Million in December of 2011 and a record low of 52.4 Million in December of 1960. The population of the United Kingdom represents 0.91 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 111 people on the planet is a resident of United Kingdom. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Population.

source: World Bank

United Kingdom GDP

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the United Kingdom was worth 2431.59 billion US dollars in 2011. The GDP value of the United Kingdom represents 3.92 percent of the world economy. GDP in the United Kingdom is reported by the The World Bank Group. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, the United Kingdom GDP averaged 892.2 USD Billion reaching an all time high of 2811.0 USD Billion in December of 2007 and a record low of 72.3 USD Billion in December of 1960. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom GDP.

source: The World Bank Group

United Kingdom GDP per capita

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in the United Kingdom was last recorded at 28032.79 US dollars in 2011. The GDP per Capita in the United Kingdom is equivalent to 226 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in the United Kingdom is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, the United Kingdom GDP per capita averaged 18761.0 USD reaching an all time high of 28928.9 USD in December of 2007 and a record low of 10479.7 USD in December of 1960. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom GDP per capita.

source: World Bank

United Kingdom GDP per capita PPP

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in the United Kingdom was last recorded at 36510.78 US dollars in 2011, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in the United Kingdom, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 166 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in the United Kingdom is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1980 until 2011, the United Kingdom GDP per capita PPP averaged 22031.5 USD reaching an all time high of 36510.8 USD in December of 2011 and a record low of 8362.2 USD in December of 1980. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom GDP per capita PPP.

source: World Bank

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