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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. New station boost for passengers thanks to £16 million government investment

   • published 28 July 2017
   • News story

2. Local fuel oil suppliers register 2016/17

   • updated 28 July 2017
   • Guidance

3. Quarterly Stamp Duty Statistics

   • updated 28 July 2017
   • National Statistics

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Announcements

1. New station boost for passengers thanks to £16 million government investment

   • 28 July 2017
   • News story

2. Brexit and global trade: The UK’s approach

   • 27 July 2017
   • Speech

3. Highways England driving home the importance of towing safely

   • 27 July 2017
   • Press release

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Consultations

1. Regulating Network Rail: overall framework for control period 6

   • 28 July 2017
   • Open consultation

2. HS2 Phase 2b: Eastern leg rolling stock depot

   • 27 July 2017
   • Open consultation

3. Benefits of drones to the UK economy

   • 22 July 2017
   • Consultation outcome

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Publications

1. Local fuel oil suppliers register 2016/17

   • 28 July 2017
   • Guidance

2. Highways England’s 2016 to 2017 performance monitoring statements

   • 27 July 2017
   • Corporate report

3. MCA approved doctors UK based

   • 27 July 2017
   • Guidance

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Statistics

1. Quarterly Stamp Duty Statistics

   • 28 July 2017
   • National Statistics

2. Nowcasting household income in the UK: financial year ending 2017

   • 28 July 2017
   • Official Statistics

3. Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) Bulletin

   • 28 July 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