EY ITEM Club
The EY ITEM Club is a leading UK economic forecasting group.
We produce quarterly economic UK forecasts, special reports and forecasts for Scotland and the financial services sector. We also deliver daily analysis on UK economic data.
EY has been sole sponsor of the ITEM Club for 25 years. It is the only non-governmental forecasting group to use HM Treasury's model of the UK economy. Our reports provide a detailed economic analysis and forecast of economic activity for the period ahead. They are independent of any political, economic or business bias.
EY ITEM Club is part of Economics, which provides knowledge, analysis and insight to help businesses understand the economic environments they operate in.
How the UK can move beyond economic stagnation and contraction in 2024
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Scotland forecast revised upwards with GDP highest since pandemic
The EY ITEM Club Scottish Summer forecast on Scotland’s economy, includes Scottish GVA, employment and sector performance.
14 Aug 2024 Edinburgh GB
UK economy had a strong start to 2024 with more GDP growth to come
The EY ITEM Club Summer Forecast expects the UK economy to grow 1.1% in 2024, up from the 0.7% growth projected in April’s Spring Forecast.
23 Jul 2024 London GB
Scotland GVA forecast to edge upwards as employment headwinds remain
The EY ITEM Club Scottish Spring Forecast sets out latest economic performance and predictions for Scotland, including GVA, labour market, inflation, interest rates and sector forecasts.
8 May 2024 Edinburgh GB
UK economy’s growth to accelerate in 2025 as barriers fall, says EY
The EY ITEM Club Spring 2024 Forecast sets out predictions for UK GDP, consumer spending, inflation, business investment, and more.
22 Apr 2024 London GB
Regional UK economic growth gap to widen, with Southern England ahead
Economic momentum is set to return to all parts of the UK between 2024 and 2027, but London and the South East are forecast to see faster GVA growth than the UK average.
4 Mar 2024 London GB
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