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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.

Economic activity in your region showcased

New site allows you to see what’s happening to the economy in your local area.

1000 buildings in UK cities to get free public Wi-Fi

Over 1000 public buildings in cities across the UK will be transformed into free Wi-Fi hotspots

Coastal communities in Margate, Whitehaven and Littlehampton to receive £3 million to boost local economies

Three coastal towns are the latest communities to be awarded funding to create jobs, boost the local economy and help with flood repairs.

Record drop in unemployment and more people in private sector jobs

The number of people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance is now below 1 million and unemployment has seen the largest annual fall in 25 years.

Great Bonds with China: UK-China dialogue opens economic opportunities as Britain issues first RMB debt

Britain to become the first western country to issue a bond in China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB).

Latest

1. New Union Jack infrastructure plaques announced

   • published 1 March 2015
   • News story

2. UK and Mexico celebrate closer economic and academic ties during Mexico State Visit

   • published 1 March 2015
   • Press release

3. Challenging high streets get a helping hand

   • published 28 February 2015
   • Press release

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Policies 28

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

   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. New Union Jack infrastructure plaques announced

   • 1 March 2015
   • News story

2. UK and Mexico celebrate closer economic and academic ties during Mexico State Visit

   • 1 March 2015
   • Press release

3. Challenging high streets get a helping hand

   • 28 February 2015
   • Press release

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Consultations

1. Future of Northern and TransPennine Express rail franchises

   • 27 February 2015
   • Consultation outcome

2. Review of advice on SES market conditions for terminal air navigation services in the UK

   • 27 February 2015
   • Open consultation

3. Horserace Betting Right: A consultation on potential structure and operation

   • 25 February 2015
   • Open consultation

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Publications

1. Bridging the Social Divide

   • 28 February 2015
   • Policy paper

2. HS2 Phase One planning forum: Highways Subgroup meeting resources February 2015

   • 27 February 2015
   • Guidance

3. Powers for a purpose: Towards a lasting devolution settlement for Wales

   • 27 February 2015
   • Policy paper

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Statistics

1. Labour Market Statistics Quarterly Supplement - October - December 2014

   • 27 February 2015
   • Statistics - national statistics

2. National accounts sector classification, classification update: February 2015

   • 27 February 2015
   • Statistics

3. Pocket databank: economic indicators

   • 26 February 2015
   • Statistics - national statistics

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Detailed guides

1. 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

2. 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

3. The Sirius Programme

   This programme run by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) helps overseas graduates who have bright business ideas to set up in the UK. Read more

4. NATO Summit Wales 2014: All about Wales

   A brief introduction to Wales ahead of the NATO Summit Wales 2014. Read more

5. Export Communications Review

   Find out about the Export Communications Review - how it can help your business, how to apply and how much it costs. Read more