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GOV.UK is the UK government's official online portal for information and services.

Overview

GOV.UK is the United Kingdom government's official online portal for information and services, delivering guidance, policy context, statistics, and transactional access across government departments. It serves the general public and businesses, providing accessible information and streamlined pathways to government services while promoting openness and consistency in government communications. The site is operated by the Government Digital Service on behalf of the Crown and hosts content that is governed by the Open Government Licence.

Mission statement

To provide clear, authoritative government information and easy access to public services for residents and businesses.

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What we offer

Start Up Loan

Financial support for new and early-stage businesses.

Pricing not published

www.gov.uk/apply-start-up-loan

Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) Online Service

Service

Efficiently manage CIS responsibilities online for contractors and subcontractors.

Pricing not published

www.gov.uk/use-construction-industry-scheme-online

Market segments

Market size by segment

Growth potential (CAGR)

Construction payroll compliance and reporting

3 Billion USD5.9% CAGR

Services that enable contractors and subcontractors to manage construction-sector tax withholding, file CIS returns, claim refunds, and maintain payroll compliance with HMRC rules.

Products: Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) Online Service

Small Business Lending

80 Billion USD5.5% CAGR

Government-backed lending programs that provide term loans, microloans, lender matching, and emergency/disaster financing to support startup, growth, and recovery.

Products: Start Up Loan

Citizen service portals and payments

14.25 Billion USD35% CAGR

Digital citizen-facing portals and payment channels that enable online account management, fee and ticket payments, permit transactions, and remote hearings or service requests.

Products: Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) Online Service, Start Up Loan

Public guidance and policy publishing

4 Billion USD5.5% CAGR

Publishing authoritative guidance, policy context, and statistical information to the public and businesses under open government licensing to support compliance and decision making.

Products: Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) Online Service, Start Up Loan

More information about our offering

Start Up Loan

A Start Up Loan is a funding option available for new and early-stage businesses in the UK. It provides financial support to entrepreneurs to help turn their business ideas into reality, with options for repayments over a flexible term.

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  • Apply for a Start Up Loan
    Entrepreneurs can apply easily for a Start Up Loan versus traditional bank loans, which can be more challenging to secure.
  • Enjoy Flexible Repayment
    Provides options for repayment that adapt to the varying financial circumstances of new businesses.
  • Access Various Funding
    This feature allows businesses to explore and apply for a range of financial support options tailored to their needs.

Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) Online Service

The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) online service enables contractors and subcontractors to manage their CIS responsibilities efficiently. Users can access detailed guidelines, sign in to submit information, and handle CIS deductions seamlessly.

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  • Manage CIS Online Easily
    Contractors can log in securely to manage their submissions, deductions, and updates regarding the CIS process.
  • Access Detailed CIS Information
    Users can navigate through extensive guidance and requirements related to the Construction Industry Scheme directly on the platform.
  • Claim Refunds Online
    Subcontractors, especially limited companies, can submit their refunds for deductions directly through the online service.

Sources

Methodology and sourcing behind the figures and links shown above.

Construction payroll compliance and reporting

Primary sources in the search results report the construction payroll/software market at roughly USD 2.0–3.0 billion with mid-single-digit CAGR. HTF Market Intelligence values the global construction payroll software market at USD 3 billion (base 2023) with a 5.9% CAGR to 2030. Future Market Insights reports the broader construction accounting software market at USD 2.0 billion (2025) with a 6.9% CAGR; certified payroll/compliance is a subset of these markets, so the compliance/reporting segment is proxied by the construction payroll/software figures above.

Small Business Lending

Primary anchor: MarketResearchFuture estimates the global Business Loans market at $480.31B (2024) with a 3.61% CAGR. Small-business lending is a subset of business loans and typically represents a minority share of total loan volume (smaller ticket sizes but large borrower count). Using the MRFR total as an anchor, and applying a plausible small-business share (roughly 15–20%) and then narrowing to government-backed programs (a subset focused on guarantees, microloans, SBA-style programs and disaster financing), I estimate the government-backed small-business lending market at about $80B. Growth potential is likely above the broader business-loans CAGR because of policy support, fintech distribution gains, and persistent unmet demand in small-business credit; I estimate a medium-term CAGR of ~5.5%.

Citizen service portals and payments

Estimate based on industry reports for the broader "Citizen Services" market, which explicitly covers online portals and delivery channels. ProphecyMarketInsights reports a 2025 market size of USD 14.25 billion and projects a 35% CAGR (2026–2036). MarketResearchFuture’s Citizen Services AI report (AI subset of the market) reports a similar 2025 base (USD 13.94 billion) and a ~29.9% CAGR, corroborating strong high‑teens-to‑mid‑30s growth driven by digital portals, payments, and AI-enabled citizen services.

Public guidance and policy publishing

Estimation anchored to published national publishing turnover (UK ~£6bn) and observed growth in specialized publishing (academic CAGR ~8%). Public guidance & policy publishing is a niche subset of overall publishing (assumed ~3–5% of global publishing revenue) given its narrower audience and buyer (governments, agencies, businesses). Growth drivers include digital transition and expanding public-access/open-access mandates (increasing demand for publishing platforms and services), so expected CAGR is moderate (below academic publishing) at ~5.5%.

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