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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. “Take the risk and have the drive to innovate”

   • published 22 June 2017
   • Press release

2. Marine information notes (MINs)

   • updated 22 June 2017
   • Collection

3. Merchant shipping notices (MSNs)

   • updated 22 June 2017
   • Collection

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Announcements

1. “Take the risk and have the drive to innovate”

   • 22 June 2017
   • Press release

2. HS2 will be an integral part of our national rail network, and it will make the whole work better

   • 22 June 2017
   • Speech

3. New M40 noise barriers: opportunity to find out more

   • 22 June 2017
   • Press release

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Consultations

1. Future of South Eastern rail services

   • 12 June 2017
   • Open consultation

2. Consultation on the Propose Code for High Speed Offshore Service Craft of up to 500GT Carrying up to 60 Persons on Board

   • 9 May 2017
   • Consultation outcome

3. Heathrow expansion: draft Airports National Policy Statement

   • 8 May 2017
   • Closed consultation

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Publications

1. MIN 548 (M+F) Codes of practice for controlling risks due to noise and vibration on ships

   • 22 June 2017
   • Guidance

2. Draft Spaceflight Bill: government response to Science and Technology Committee report

   • 22 June 2017
   • Policy paper

3. Southern Rail network: Gibb report

   • 22 June 2017
   • Independent report

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Statistics

1. UK public sector finances, data tables: May 2017

   • 22 June 2017
   • National Statistics

2. Investment by insurance companies, pension funds and trusts in the UK (MQ5): Jan to Mar 2017

   • 22 June 2017
   • National Statistics

3. Forecasts for the UK economy: June 2017

   • 21 June 2017
   • Official 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. Business Improvement Districts

   Information and guidance on Business Improvement Districts. Read more