Policy Area

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. Alun Cairns joins Aston Martin to promote careers in STEM to St Athan pupils

   • published 26 September 2017
   • News story

2. Goal-setting principles for railway safety

   • updated 26 September 2017
   • Consultation outcome

3. Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011: authorisation approach

   • published 26 September 2017
   • Consultation outcome

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Announcements

1. Alun Cairns joins Aston Martin to promote careers in STEM to St Athan pupils

   • 26 September 2017
   • News story

2. UKEF capacity to support trade with Uruguay

   • 26 September 2017
   • Worldwide news story

3. Major upgrades for eastern A27 announced

   • 26 September 2017
   • Press release

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Consultations

1. Goal-setting principles for railway safety

   • 26 September 2017
   • Consultation outcome

2. Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011: authorisation approach

   • 26 September 2017
   • Consultation outcome

3. Highways England: enforcement policy

   • 26 September 2017
   • Consultation outcome

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Publications

1. HS2 contract opportunities

   • 26 September 2017
   • Guidance

2. MCA approved doctors UK based

   • 25 September 2017
   • Guidance

3. M40 Junction 2 Southbound Slip Road (Beaconsfield Services)

   • 25 September 2017
   • FOI release

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Statistics

1. Families and the labour market, England: 2017

   • 26 September 2017
   • Official Statistics

2. Wales tourism accommodation occupancy surveys: July 2017

   • 26 September 2017
   • Official Statistics

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

   • 22 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