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. Business Secretary points to bright future for Belfast during Canada visit

   • published 21 October 2017
   • News story

2. HS2 contract opportunities

   • updated 20 October 2017
   • Guidance

3. Challenges and opportunities facing the UK rail supply chain

   • published 20 October 2017
   • Speech

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Announcements

1. Business Secretary points to bright future for Belfast during Canada visit

   • 21 October 2017
   • News story

2. Challenges and opportunities facing the UK rail supply chain

   • 20 October 2017
   • Speech

3. Welsh SMEs urged to seize new UK government backed export finance opportunity

   • 20 October 2017
   • Press release

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Consultations

1. National security and infrastructure investment review

   • 17 October 2017
   • Open consultation

2. Bank of England Bill: technical consultation

   • 16 October 2017
   • Consultation outcome

3. Future of East Midlands rail franchise

   • 4 October 2017
   • Closed consultation

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Publications

1. HS2 contract opportunities

   • 20 October 2017
   • Guidance

2. Exporting to Venezuela

   • 20 October 2017
   • Guidance

3. Science and technology for economic benefit across the UK

   • 19 October 2017
   • Correspondence

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Statistics

1. UK public sector finances: Sept 2017

   • 20 October 2017
   • National Statistics

2. UK economic review: October 2017

   • 19 October 2017
   • Official Statistics

3. Retail Sales in Great Britain: Sept 2017

   • 19 October 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