Ernst & Young have been sole sponsors 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.
Mark Gregory, Our Chief Economist, provides the business implications of these macro-economic forecasts. Our team includes around 40 economists, and we are well-placed to help you understand the implications of economic change for your business.
Special report on inflation
![]() | Special report on inflationHigh inflation will remain permanent fixture in UK economy. |
Quarterly UK Forecast
![]() | Spring 2013Unbalanced growth is better than no growth at all. |
Quarterly Financial Services Forecast
![]() | Spring 2013Bank lending and multi-asset funds set to grow, and encouraging signs in the life insurance industry. |
Bi-annual Scotland Forecasts
Bi-annual Ireland Forecasts
The Economic Eye is the only forecast that covers both north and south Ireland together.



