How do we make Britain more prosperous?

We ensured a decade of rising prosperity and stability. Following the global financial crisis that hit Britain and the rest of the world, our next challenge is to secure the wealth, employment and living standards that our country needs for the future. The financial crisis has made us think afresh about how to build the diverse industrial base we need.

Markets need proper regulation and Britain must build secure foundations for future prosperity.

We can use the transition to a low carbon economy to reignite the British genius for invention, discovery, manufacture and trade.

There are millions of businesses in Britain that despite the global downturn have kept people in work, and remained resilient despite tough times: they are the backbone of our economy.

We want to see a prosperous, well-regulated City that supports the British economy, but we need to build up the nation’s strengths in manufacturing and green jobs.

We must do more to raise living standards for middle-income families: helping more people to earn and own, save for themselves and their children, and build up the family finances.

Our plan for the future recognises that there will be no return to business as usual, even as the crisis recedes. The challenges are too great, the depth of new...

We need to focus on building the modern network infrastructure – including electrification of vehicles and high-speed rail - that our economy needs to thrive Through a £35 billion investment...

Our aim is to use this growth strategy to forge an opportunity economy. We must ensure that new skilled jobs are not reserved for Britain’s elite, while doing more to...

We believe that an engaged, skilled and productive workforce is the core driver of economic success. Good work is vital to a dynamic and competitive economy based on full and...

The world into which we are emerging from the current downturn confronts us with immense challenges and opportunities. The global slowdown will have profound consequences for the structure of our...

We are redoubling our efforts to raise living standards, ensuring that council tax and utility bills are as low as possible easing the pressure on middle and low income families....