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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. Department for International Trade annual reports and accounts

   • updated 19 July 2018
   • Collection

2. Department for International Trade annual report and accounts 2017 to 2018

   • published 19 July 2018
   • Corporate report

3. ESF action notes: 2014 to 2020 programme

   • updated 19 July 2018
   • Guidance

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Announcements

1. £1.5 billion space export campaign to fuel British industry growth

   • 19 July 2018
   • Press release

2. Statement on infraction proceedings on VAT treatment of certain commodity derivatives trading

   • 19 July 2018
   • News story

3. UK Government Ministers support Wales’ rural economy at Royal Welsh Show

   • 19 July 2018
   • Press release

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Consultations

1. Heathrow rail infrastructure: consent to obtain recover operational costs

   • 16 July 2018
   • Consultation outcome

2. Drafting of schedules 4, 7 and 8 of the passenger and freight model track access contracts

   • 13 July 2018
   • Consultation outcome

3. Airline Insolvency Review: a call for evidence

   • 12 July 2018
   • Consultation outcome

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Publications

1. Department for International Trade annual report and accounts 2017 to 2018

   • 19 July 2018
   • Corporate report

2. ESF action notes: 2014 to 2020 programme

   • 19 July 2018
   • Guidance

3. ESF claim applications and Self-Declared Adjustments

   • 19 July 2018
   • Guidance

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Statistics

1. great.gov.uk performance dashboard

   • 19 July 2018
   • Official Statistics

2. Provisional road traffic estimates, Great Britain: April 2017 to March 2018

   • 19 July 2018
   • National Statistics

3. Travel time measures for the Strategic Road Network and local 'A' roads: April 2017 to March 2018

   • 19 July 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