Deliveroo has ‘created’ 7,200 jobs in the UK restaurant sector, increasing revenue by £460 million over the period. Deliveroo’s employment model of flexible labour has led to growth mainly of couriers, classed as ‘self-employed independent contractors’, but also of cooks, chefs and support staff preparing meals off restaurant sites in ‘dark kitchens’ to feed growing demand for deliveries. Being designated as…
UK Regions: Percentage of Degree-Educated Population vs GVA Growth
To varying extents, London has led the UK’s economic growth since the 1990s as a product of financial deregulation which not only boosted GVA but also served to attract more degree-educated …
Chart of the Week: Week 33, 2018: House Price Change by Region
London has long been a boon to UK average house price growth, but following a slide sparked by the referendum in summer 2016, growth
Chart of the Week: Week 46, 2014: Regional Unemployment
The UK unemployment rate in the third quarter of this year was announced today, and it has continued to fall to 6% – the lowest level since 2008.