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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. Leading the world in battery technology: apply for funding

   • updated 25 July 2017
   • News story

2. Lifeboat charities to receive £1 million grant boost

   • published 25 July 2017
   • News story

3. UK defence and security export figures 2016

   • published 25 July 2017
   • Official Statistics

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Announcements

1. Leading the world in battery technology: apply for funding

   • 25 July 2017
   • News story

2. Lifeboat charities to receive £1 million grant boost

   • 25 July 2017
   • News story

3. Liam Fox champions global free trade

   • 24 July 2017
   • Speech

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Consultations

1. Benefits of drones to the UK economy

   • 22 July 2017
   • Consultation outcome

2. Renewing the rail network: improving efficiency

   • 21 July 2017
   • Open consultation

3. A new aviation strategy for the UK: call for evidence

   • 21 July 2017
   • Open consultation

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Publications

1. Inshore and inland rescue boat grant: how to apply, 2017 to 2018

   • 25 July 2017
   • Guidance

2. ESF action notes: 2014 to 2020 programme

   • 24 July 2017
   • Guidance

3. HS2 Construction Commissioner's report 2

   • 24 July 2017
   • Independent report

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Statistics

1. UK defence and security export figures 2016

   • 25 July 2017
   • Official Statistics

2. Wales tourism accommodation occupancy surveys: May 2017

   • 25 July 2017
   • Official Statistics

3. The impact of Shrinkflation on CPIH, UK: January 2012 to June 2017

   • 24 July 2017
   • 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. Business Improvement Districts

   Information and guidance on Business Improvement Districts. Read more