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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. PM call with Prime Minister Rajoy: 17 Oct 2017

   • published 17 October 2017
   • Press release

2. Office of Manpower Economics Business Plan 2017 to 2018

   • published 17 October 2017
   • Corporate report

3. Approved service stations for liferafts, boats and life jackets

   • updated 17 October 2017
   • Guidance

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Announcements

1. PM call with Prime Minister Rajoy: 17 Oct 2017

   • 17 October 2017
   • Press release

2. James Brokenshire statement on Bombardier

   • 17 October 2017
   • Press release

3. Government updates mergers regime to protect national security

   • 17 October 2017
   • News story

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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. Office of Manpower Economics Business Plan 2017 to 2018

   • 17 October 2017
   • Corporate report

2. Approved service stations for liferafts, boats and life jackets

   • 17 October 2017
   • Guidance

3. The status of advertised Orders FOI

   • 17 October 2017
   • FOI release

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Statistics

1. Prices economic commentary: Oct 2017

   • 17 October 2017
   • Official Statistics

2. UK house price index: Aug 2017

   • 17 October 2017
   • Official Statistics

3. Comparing measures of private rental growth in the UK: Quarter 3 (July to Sept) 2017

   • 17 October 2017
   • Official 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