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UK economy

All parts of the economy are growing - but the government still has a huge amount to do by continuing to create jobs and supporting businesses to grow. Find progress updates on this page.

National Living Wage: women and those based outside London to be biggest winners

Women and those based outside London and the South East set to be the biggest winners from the National Living Wage

Productivity plan launched

Government launches plan to fix the foundations of the British economy.

Summer Budget 2015: key announcements

The Chancellor has presented his Summer Budget to Parliament – here's a summary of what was announced.

Help to Buy: helping 100,000 buy a new home

Help to Buy, the government’s flagship housing scheme, has helped almost 100,000 people buy a new home since it was introduced.

Economic activity in your region showcased

New site allows you to see what’s happening to the economy in your local area.

Latest

1. Budget representations: guidance

   • updated 23 September 2017
   • Guidance

2. North East Economic Forum: Exchequer Secretary speech

   • published 22 September 2017
   • Speech

3. Part I claim: A21 Tonbridge to Pembury scheme

   • published 22 September 2017
   • Notice

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Announcements

1. North East Economic Forum: Exchequer Secretary speech

   • 22 September 2017
   • Speech

2. Changes to UK aviation security

   • 22 September 2017
   • News story

3. Government invests in northern transport infrastructure

   • 22 September 2017
   • Speech

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Consultations

1. HS2: proposed approach to rail track access and future operation

   • 21 September 2017
   • Open consultation

2. Future of East Midlands rail franchise

   • 21 September 2017
   • Open consultation

3. Severn crossings: proposed toll reductions

   • 19 September 2017
   • Consultation outcome

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Publications

1. Budget representations: guidance

   • 23 September 2017
   • Guidance

2. Part I claim: A21 Tonbridge to Pembury scheme

   • 22 September 2017
   • Notice

3. Issue briefing: Simple Assessment - ending the tax return

   • 22 September 2017
   • Policy paper

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Statistics

1. National Accounts articles: an update to assessment of changes to sector and financial accounts, 1997 to 2015

   • 22 September 2017
   • National Statistics

2. UK public sector finances, data tables: Aug 2017

   • 22 September 2017
   • National Statistics

3. Hydrocarbon Oils Bulletin

   • 21 September 2017
   • National Statistics

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Detailed guides

1. Ethiopian Competiveness Facility (ECF)

   How to apply for the ECF, a grant available to companies working in the leather, textile, garment, and agro-processing industries. Read more

2. NATO Summit Wales 2014: All about Wales

   A brief introduction to Wales ahead of the NATO Summit Wales 2014. Read more

3. Competition for technology companies in Finland and Baltic countries

   Technology companies in Finland and the Baltic countries can enter a competition to win a tailored business development programme in the UK. Read more

4. Independent evaluation of the UK's broadband State aid measure

   Information for stakeholders on submitting representation for independent evaluation of State aid aspects of its National Broadband Scheme. Read more

5. Business Improvement Districts

   Information and guidance on Business Improvement Districts. Read more