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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. Drivers to benefit from free Severn crossings from 2018

   • published 21 July 2017
   • Press release

2. Government sets out vision for future of UK aviation

   • published 21 July 2017
   • News story

3. A new aviation strategy for the UK: call for evidence

   • published 21 July 2017
   • Open consultation

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Announcements

1. Drivers to benefit from free Severn crossings from 2018

   • 21 July 2017
   • Press release

2. Government sets out vision for future of UK aviation

   • 21 July 2017
   • News story

3. New watchdog to close money laundering and terrorist financing loopholes

   • 20 July 2017
   • News story

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Consultations

1. A new aviation strategy for the UK: call for evidence

   • 21 July 2017
   • Open consultation

2. Norton Bridge station closure

   • 20 July 2017
   • Consultation outcome

3. Future of East Midlands rail franchise

   • 20 July 2017
   • Open consultation

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Publications

1. Higher education and the transport sector

   • 20 July 2017
   • Independent report

2. Further education and the transport sector

   • 20 July 2017
   • Independent report

3. Industrial Development Act 1982: annual report, 2016 to 2017

   • 20 July 2017
   • Corporate report

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Statistics

1. Public Spending Statistics release: July 2017

   • 20 July 2017
   • National Statistics

2. Annual Business Survey: UK non-financial business economy foreign owned businesses, 2008 to 2015

   • 20 July 2017
   • Official Statistics

3. Retail Sales in Great Britain: June 2017

   • 20 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