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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's roundtable with the aerospace industry: 26 April 2018

   • published 26 April 2018
   • Press release

2. Minister hails life sciences sector as one of Britain’s great assets

   • published 26 April 2018
   • Press release

3. DIT supports Salisbury with export masterclasses

   • published 26 April 2018
   • Press release

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Announcements

1. PM's roundtable with the aerospace industry: 26 April 2018

   • 26 April 2018
   • Press release

2. Minister hails life sciences sector as one of Britain’s great assets

   • 26 April 2018
   • Press release

3. DIT supports Salisbury with export masterclasses

   • 26 April 2018
   • Press release

See all announcements

Consultations

1. Low Pay Commission consultation 2017

   • 26 April 2018
   • Consultation outcome

2. Implementation of Port Waste Reception Facilities Regulations 2016

   • 24 April 2018
   • Consultation outcome

3. Rail markets: implementing the market pillar

   • 24 April 2018
   • Open consultation

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Publications

1. Monitoring noise and vibration on the HS2 Phase One route

   • 26 April 2018
   • Impact assessment

2. Monitoring air quality and dust on the HS2 Phase One route (March 2018)

   • 26 April 2018
   • Impact assessment

3. Aircraft contrails

   • 26 April 2018
   • Guidance

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Statistics

1. Statistical Digest of Rural England

   • 26 April 2018
   • Official Statistics

2. Quarterly Stamp Duty Statistics

   • 26 April 2018
   • National Statistics

3. Economic review: April 2018

   • 26 April 2018
   • 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. 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