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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. Bogota speech: Secretary of State for International Trade

   • published 23 August 2017
   • News story

2. PM marks £1.7bn funding to help businesses export post-Brexit

   • published 23 August 2017
   • Press release

3. Import controls

   • updated 23 August 2017
   • Guidance

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Announcements

1. Bogota speech: Secretary of State for International Trade

   • 23 August 2017
   • News story

2. PM marks £1.7bn funding to help businesses export post-Brexit

   • 23 August 2017
   • Press release

3. Restoration of devolution a 'priority', says Secretary of State

   • 22 August 2017
   • Press release

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Consultations

1. Freight facility access contracts: altered general approval and guidance

   • 21 August 2017
   • Open consultation

2. Northern Ireland (NI) transfer of rail operator penalising: changes to regulation guidance and economic enforcement policy

   • 21 August 2017
   • Open consultation

3. Eurotunnel’s 2017 network statement

   • 15 August 2017
   • Consultation outcome

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Publications

1. Local fuel oil suppliers register 2016/17

   • 23 August 2017
   • Guidance

2. ESF action notes: 2014 to 2020 programme

   • 22 August 2017
   • Guidance

3. Felixstowe branch line compulsory acquisition power transfer: decision

   • 22 August 2017
   • Decision

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Statistics

1. UK public sector finances, data tables: July 2017

   • 23 August 2017
   • National Statistics

2. Monthly property transactions completed in the UK with value of £40,000 or above

   • 22 August 2017
   • National Statistics

3. UK public sector finances: July 2017

   • 22 August 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