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Information Sheet

The UK economy at a glance

This information sheet summarises key aspects of the UK economy.

The factors covered are:

  • Overview of the UK economy

  • Economic growth

  • Exchange rates

  • Interest rates

  • Inflation

  • Foreign direct investment

  • Trade

  • Taxation

  • Major UK-owned companies

  • Labour environment

  • Further information

The government department in the UK with responsibility for the economy is HM Treasury. For further information, please see: www.hm-treasury.gov.uk