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Why the story of inflation in 2012 could get complicated

Inflation would at last appear to have embarked on a downward path, which could signal an easing of the income squeeze that is currently affecting UK households (See XpertHR's February 2012 economic commentary for more on this topic). But how likely...

Published 8 Feb 2012 7:00 AM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: inflation, economics, economic indicators, economic outlook, economic commentary, cpi, iran, strait of hormuz

Quantitative easing: What can we expect in 2012?

With the UK economy back in negative territory , many commentators expect to see an extension to the Bank of England's programme of quantitative easing in the near future, in order to attempt to boost growth (See links at the bottom of this page for...

Published 6 Feb 2012 7:00 AM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: bank of england, economics, quantitative easing, economic recovery, double-dip recession

The UK economy in February 2012: Waiting for something very bad to happen?

One month into 2012, and the UK economy finds itself back in negative territory . Economic uncertainty abounds, making recovery ever more difficult. "Everyone is waiting for something very bad to happen," according to one CFO surveyed by Deloitte...

Published 1 Feb 2012 7:00 AM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: economics, economic indicators, austerity measures, economic outlook, economic commentary

UK economy grew by -0.2% in Q4 2011, says ONS

The UK economy has slumped has slumped back into negative growth. The economy grew by -0.2% in the fourth quarter of 2011. This is according to latest estimates of growth in gross domestic product (GDP) published by the Office for National Statistics...

Published 25 Jan 2012 9:30 AM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: economics, gdp, economic recovery, double-dip recession

Unemployment rate hits 8.3% as private sector fails to create sufficient new jobs

Unemployment continues to rise, while the private sector is failing to create sufficient numbers of new jobs to fill the gaps created by public sector job cuts. This is according to the first official data release of 2012 on UK employment and unemployment...

Published 18 Jan 2012 9:30 AM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: ons, economics, recession, unemployment

Has the UK economy gone 'ex-growth' in 2012?

Has the UK economy gone "ex-growth" in 2012 (To borrow a phrase coined by Sunday Times Economics Editor David Smith )? This question is at the forefront of the minds of most economic commentators at present, as concerns mount that growth in...

Published 17 Jan 2012 7:00 AM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: bank of england, economics, cbi, cipd, gdp, economic recovery, mervyn king, economic outlook, double-dip recession, obr

Interest rates: Zero chance of a rate rise in 2012

The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has announced its first interest rates decision of 2012 (at midday today, Thursday 12 January 2012). It should come as no surprise to anyone who has been keeping track of UK interest rates that the MPC...

Published 12 Jan 2012 12:00 PM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: bank of england, economics, monetary policy committee, interest rates, quantitative easing, mpc

Economic prospects for 2012: How long will the age of austerity last?

The UK is firmly locked in to the age of austerity. The question now is how long it might be expected to last. Chancellor George Osborne's Autumn Statement saw the crucial admission that the UK budget deficit is not now expected to be eliminated until...

Published 10 Jan 2012 7:00 AM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: public sector, economics, public spending, george osborne, stagflation, austerity measures, tax, autumn statement

Economic prospects for 2012: Will an 'Olympic bounce' help the UK skirt a double-dip recession?

A double-dip recession in 2012 is a possibility for the UK. But it is not a foregone conclusion. Could the 2012 Olympics - which are now just 200 days away - produce an "Olympic bounce" to prevent a relapse into recession? Potential uplifts...

Published 9 Jan 2012 7:00 AM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: trade unions, public sector, bank of england, economics, strikes, Olympics, gdp, economic recovery, economic outlook, double-dip recession, olympic bounce

Economic prospects for 2012: Kevin Ball, Mervyn Dinnen, Neil Morrison & Steven Toft have their say!

XpertHR has canvassed the views of a number of leading UK HR bloggers on their economic expectations for 2011 . Kevin J Ball, Mervyn Dinnen, Neil Morrison and Steven Toft have their say. Here's a little taster of what each has to say about their economic...

Published 5 Jan 2012 7:00 AM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: economics, HR, economic recovery, hr blogs, economic outlook, economic commentary, double-dip recession, hr intelligentsia

Will tough economic times lead to further social unrest in 2012?

The rioting and senseless destruction suffered by many UK towns and cities during August 2011 will be one of ugliest memories of last year for many people. With tough economic times ongoing , how likely is it that we might see further social unrest in...

Published 4 Jan 2012 6:40 AM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: economics, recession, austerity measures, riots, eurozone, unrest, war

Economic prospects for 2012: 'No-growth Britain'?

Could we be about to enter the era of "no-growth Britain" (to use a phrase coined by pseudonymous HR blogger Rick)? XpertHR's January 2012 economic commentary looks ahead to prospects for the coming year, and finds that many commentators...

Published 3 Jan 2012 7:00 AM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: pay awards, inflation, economics, unemployment, david cameron, economic recovery, austerity measures, economic outlook, double-dip recession, Eurodämmerung

Economic prospects for 2012: Will economic growth disappoint in 2012?

"2011 has been the year of the reluctant recovery. Growth has disappointed, both here and abroad." This is the view of Bank of England Governor Mervyn King . But will economic growth once again disappoint in 2012? Economic growth is at least...

Published 30 Dec 2011 7:00 AM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: economics, gdp, george osborne, economic recovery, mervyn king, economic outlook, Eurodämmerung, eurozone

UK unemployment rate hits highest level since 1996 in run-up to Christmas 2011

More bad news on the state of the UK labour market as the pre-Christmas unemployment data release arrives. The UK unemployment rate has hit its highest level in 15 years, while youth unemployment has notched up another record high. Highest unemployment...

Published 14 Dec 2011 9:30 AM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: ons, economics, unemployment, youth unemployment

What is the best way to measure youth unemployment?

What is the best way to measure youth unemployment? This has been the topic of ongoing and passionately argued debate throughout 2011. I am interested to find out XpertHR readers' views on this subject. Bleak news on youth unemployment Last month...

Published 13 Dec 2011 7:00 AM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: economics, cipd, iain duncan smith, youth unemployment

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