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UK economy

All parts of the economy are growing - but the government still has a huge amount to do through continuing to create jobs and supporting businesses to grow. The government is also making sure that the recovery is a recovery for all and this means creating a more educated workforce and taking measures to help with the cost of living. Find progress updates on this page.

Budget 2014: Key announcements

Budget 2014: Chancellor sets out how the government is taking further action to build a resilient economy.

Improving high streets and town centres

Town centres across the country are being given the support and the opportunity to revitalise their high streets.

HS2 will drive urban regeneration

HS2 Growth Taskforce delivers its recommendations to government calling for action now to maximise the impacts of HS2.

It's time to celebrate apprenticeships

National Apprenticeship Week celebrates apprenticeships and the positive impact they have on individuals, businesses and the wider economy.

£250m boost taking Superfast Broadband further and faster

Local projects around the UK will now receive additional funding from a £250 million pot, with the hardest to reach locations amongst those who...

Latest

1. Unemployment drops below 7%

   • published 16 April 2014
   • Press release

2. One in four homes connected to superfast broadband

   • published 16 April 2014
   • News story

3. Welsh Secretary responds to Labour Market Statistics

   • published 16 April 2014
   • Press release

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Policies 28

1. Stimulating private sector investment to achieve a transformation in broadband in the UK by 2015

   How we're making sure homes and businesses in the UK can access fast and reliable broadband services.

2. Achieving strong and sustainable economic growth

   How the government is removing barriers to growth so the UK can compete in a rapidly changing global economy.

3. Reducing the deficit and rebalancing the economy

   Reducing the deficit - the gap between what we spend and raise in taxes – is central to the government’s economic plans. We also want to correct the imbalance between the public and private sectors that built up in the decade before the financial crisis began.

4. Creating a simpler, fairer tax system

   How the government is reforming the tax system to help improve the state of the public finances, promote economic growth and reward those who work and support families.

5. Helping the UK tourism industry to grow

   We are funding campaigns to inspire more people to travel in the UK, and working with the tourism industry to make it easier for it to grow.

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Announcements

1. Unemployment drops below 7%

   • 16 April 2014
   • Press release

2. One in four homes connected to superfast broadband

   • 16 April 2014
   • News story

3. Welsh Secretary responds to Labour Market Statistics

   • 16 April 2014
   • Press release

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Consultations

1. Gift Aid and digital giving

   • 14 April 2014
   • Consultation outcome

2. HS2 property compensation consultation 2013

   • 9 April 2014
   • Consultation outcome

3. HS2 Phase One environmental statement

   • 9 April 2014
   • Closed consultation

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Publications

1. Exporting to Sweden

   • 15 April 2014
   • Guidance

2. MSN 1848: annexes 2 to 5

   • 15 April 2014
   • Statutory guidance

3. Code of conduct for operational PFI/PPP contracts

   • 15 April 2014
   • Guidance

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Statistics

1. Forecasts for the UK economy: April 2014

   • 16 April 2014
   • Statistics

2. UK overseas trade statistics: EU February 2014

   • 15 April 2014
   • Statistics - national statistics

3. Weekly economic indicators

   • 10 April 2014
   • Statistics - national statistics

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Detailed guides

1. Audit, accounting and reporting: guidance for UK companies

   Introduction It is vital that the UK economy has efficient and effective capital markets and there is confidence in the corporate framework… Read more

2. European territorial cooperation programmes

   Guidance about the 9 European programmes in which the UK takes part that promote cooperation and economic development across member states. Read more

3. Previous ERDF programmes: retaining documents

   Guidance about retaining documents for previous European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) programmes. Read more

4. Grant for Business Investment

   Find out if you qualify for this capital grant to businesses that support sustainable investment in England and learn how to apply. Read more

5. 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

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