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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. Energy networks in the UK: investment opportunities

   • updated 26 September 2016
   • Guidance

2. Home Secretary attends signing of Colombian peace deal

   • published 26 September 2016
   • News story

3. Planned roadworks in and around the M25: weekly summary for Monday 26 September to Sunday 2 October

   • published 26 September 2016
   • Press release

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Announcements

1. Home Secretary attends signing of Colombian peace deal

   • 26 September 2016
   • News story

2. Planned roadworks in and around the M25: weekly summary for Monday 26 September to Sunday 2 October

   • 26 September 2016
   • Press release

3. Planned roadworks in the East of England: weekly summary for Monday 26 September to Sunday 2 October 2016

   • 26 September 2016
   • Press release

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Consultations

1. Managing freight vehicles through Kent

   • 23 September 2016
   • Closed consultation

2. Incentivising cleaner fuel technologies: permissible vehicle weights and dimension amendments

   • 22 September 2016
   • Open consultation

3. Modernising the licensing framework for air traffic services

   • 22 September 2016
   • Open consultation

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Publications

1. Energy networks in the UK: investment opportunities

   • 26 September 2016
   • Guidance

2. MCA approved doctors: shipping companies

   • 26 September 2016
   • Guidance

3. MCA approved doctors UK based

   • 26 September 2016
   • Guidance

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Statistics

1. UK owner occupied housing costs (OOH), net acquisitions approach: Apr to June 2016

   • 23 September 2016
   • Official Statistics

2. Statistical Digest of Rural England

   • 22 September 2016
   • Official Statistics

3. UK public sector finances, data tables: Aug 2016

   • 22 September 2016
   • 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. Apply for support for regeneration projects

   A guide on how to get support for your regeneration project from the Regeneration Investment Organisation (RIO) Read more

4. Public land for sale by the Homes and Communities Agency

   Public land the Homes and Communities Agency has for sale and how it is sold to house builders and others for development. Read more

5. 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