Economy

The U.S. labour market continues to dominate investor attention because it provides one of the clearest signals about the health of the world's largest economy. Every major employment report influences expectations for inflation, consumer spending, corporate earnings and future monetary policy.

• The government continues promoting exports, foreignInvestmentandSupplychain resilience.

•Investmentin electricity networks, renewable energy and nuclear generation continues to gather momentum.

• Technology adoption aims to improve public service delivery, efficiency and long-term productivity.

• The UK government is accelerating work on a long-term economic strategy focused on productivity and privateInvestment.

• The UK government continues implementing a long-term industrial strategy focused on improving productivity and strengthening economic competitiveness.

• NHS performance and healthcare modernisation remain among the UK government's highest domestic priorities.