London's Economy Today - Issue 7 - March 2003

The overview

• an end to uncertainty
• consumer confidence
• increased government outlays

Economic indicators

• the UK index of production of total industries declined marginally in January, standing at 99.3
• In February, the labour market remained tight with little changes in the claimant unemployment rates in the UK
• there are signs that UK house price growth slowed in February

Response to claims that congestion charging is holding back London’s economic recovery

• factors behind observed slowdown in London economy
• effects of Congestion Charging
• conclusions

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