Hampshire's total economy (worth ã22.9bn) is the largest economy in England outside London, providing almost 3% of total GDP for the UK as a whole.
Hampshire Trading Standards Service originated from the initial introduction of the Weights and Measures Act, and is still better known as the Inspectors of Weights and Measures. Trading Standards Service activities are still primarily enforcement of the Weights and Measures Act, but also has the following responsibilities, in whole or in part, as of 31 March 1988;
Hampshire County Council and the Economic Development Office sponsor a number of local business awards.
These web sites provide information on local Hampshire businesses (as opposed to UK-wide Business directories);