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. Tomorrow’s office, today - Alun Cairns opens UK’s first energy-positive office in Swansea

   • published 21 June 2018
   • Press release

2. £20 million government boost for culture and creative industries in England

   • published 21 June 2018
   • Press release

3. Greg Hands: the best and most sustainable way out of poverty is through trade

   • published 20 June 2018
   • Speech

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Announcements

1. Tomorrow’s office, today - Alun Cairns opens UK’s first energy-positive office in Swansea

   • 21 June 2018
   • Press release

2. £20 million government boost for culture and creative industries in England

   • 21 June 2018
   • Press release

3. Greg Hands: the best and most sustainable way out of poverty is through trade

   • 20 June 2018
   • Speech

See all announcements

Consultations

1. Revised stability guidance for fishing vessels under 15m

   • 19 June 2018
   • Consultation outcome

2. Roll or heel tests for fishing vessels

   • 19 June 2018
   • Consultation outcome

3. Bridge visibility regulations small passenger ships 2017

   • 19 June 2018
   • Consultation outcome

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Publications

1. HS2 contract opportunities

   • 20 June 2018
   • Guidance

2. MCA previously approved doctors

   • 20 June 2018
   • Guidance

3. MCA approved doctors UK based

   • 20 June 2018
   • Guidance

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Statistics

1. Forecasts for the UK economy: June 2018

   • 20 June 2018
   • Official Statistics

2. Local Unit Results from the Northern Ireland Annual Business Inquiry 2016

   • 20 June 2018
   • National Statistics

3. Effects of taxes and benefits on UK household income: financial year ending 2017

   • 20 June 2018
   • 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. Tax relief on gifts of land, buildings or shares

   What to do if someone donates land, buildings or shares to your charity or CASC and how to transfer ownership. Read more