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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. Global Britain: the future of international trade

   • published 24 April 2018
   • Speech

2. Implementation of Port Waste Reception Facilities Regulations 2016

   • updated 24 April 2018
   • Consultation outcome

3. Tyre-related deaths and injuries preventable say Highways England and Bridgestone

   • published 24 April 2018
   • Press release

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Announcements

1. Global Britain: the future of international trade

   • 24 April 2018
   • Speech

2. Tyre-related deaths and injuries preventable say Highways England and Bridgestone

   • 24 April 2018
   • Press release

3. Better connections to ports to help business growth

   • 24 April 2018
   • News story

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Consultations

1. Implementation of Port Waste Reception Facilities Regulations 2016

   • 24 April 2018
   • Consultation outcome

2. Rail markets: implementing the market pillar

   • 24 April 2018
   • Open consultation

3. Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) on Merchant and Fishing Vessels

   • 23 April 2018
   • Consultation outcome

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Publications

1. Transport connectivity to ports: review of the current status and future infrastructure recommendations

   • 24 April 2018
   • Research and analysis

2. Survey and inspection of fishing vessels chapter 1 annexes (MSIS 27)

   • 23 April 2018
   • Statutory guidance

3. HS2 contract opportunities

   • 23 April 2018
   • Guidance

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Statistics

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

   • 24 April 2018
   • National Statistics

2. UK public sector finances: Mar 2018

   • 24 April 2018
   • National Statistics

3. Value Added Tax (VAT) Bulletin

   • 24 April 2018
   • 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. Apply for brown tourist signs on roads that Highways England manage

   How to apply for brown tourist signs for tourist attraction or facility located directly off a road managed by Highways England. Read more