2018 GDP forecast lowered after dip in economy

The National Institute of Economic and Social Research has revised its GDP forecast to just under 1.5% due to weak economic performance in the first quarter of 2018.

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Substantial increase in pension scheme membership among private sector staff

Preliminary findings from new research into auto-enrolment point to a substantial increase in pension scheme membership among private sector employees. Read more...

NIESR says 2015 before UK output fully recovers

Independent economic think tank the National Institute of Economic and Social Research says it will take until 2015 before UK economic output recovers to the level it achieved in 2008. Read more...