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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. Read our long-term economic plan and find progress updates on this page.

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...

Record-breaking numbers of women in work as employment continues to rise

Record-breaking numbers of women are now in work – the employment rate of 67.2% is the highest since records began.

Latest

1. Search for location of new High Speed Rail College begins

   • published 7 March 2014
   • Press release

2. High speed rail college: possible location

   • published 7 March 2014
   • Open consultation

3. British Transport Police Federation annual conference

   • published 6 March 2014
   • Speech

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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. Search for location of new High Speed Rail College begins

   • 7 March 2014
   • Press release

2. British Transport Police Federation annual conference

   • 6 March 2014
   • Speech

3. Employment Allowance: one month to go until businesses can claim £2k cashback on jobs

   • 6 March 2014
   • News story

See all announcements

Consultations

1. High speed rail college: possible location

   • 7 March 2014
   • Open consultation

2. Revised statutory guidance on local bus services

   • 3 March 2014
   • Consultation outcome

3. M5 junctions 4a to 6 smart motorway: variable speed limits

   • 3 March 2014
   • Open consultation

See all consultations

Publications

1. Crossrail station at Paddington: connection to Bakerloo line decision letter

   • 6 March 2014
   • Correspondence

2. Crossrail station at Paddington: connection to Bakerloo line inspector's report

   • 6 March 2014
   • Guidance

3. HS2: strategic case supporting information

   • 6 March 2014
   • Policy paper

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Statistics

1. UK regional trade statistics: fourth quarter 2013

   • 6 March 2014
   • Statistics - national statistics

2. UK Official holdings of international reserves, February 2014

   • 5 March 2014
   • Statistics - national statistics

3. Weekly economic indicators

   • 28 February 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. ERDF programmes and resources

   Guidance about the types of ERDF programmes in England and the amount of resources allocated to them. Read more

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