four EU members. In the same year, 4.0 million children, 31% of the total, lived in households below the poverty line, after housing costs were taken into account. This is a decrease of 400,000 children since 1998–1999. Data The following table shows the main economic indicators in 1980–2021 (with IMF staff estimates in 2022–2027). Inflation below 5% is in green. See also United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 United Kingdom common framework policies Economy of England Economy of Scotland Economy of Wales Economy of Northern Ireland Irish Sea border Universal basic income in the United Kingdom Notes References Bibliography Further reading Gregg, Pauline. A Social and Economic History of Britain: 1760–1950 (1950) online External links Economy at the Office for National Statistics UK economy at a glance at the Financial Times UK profile at the CIA World Factbook UK profile at The World Bank United Kingdom United Kingdom United Kingdom