Lloyds Banking Group has been fully returned to private ownership.
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Wednesday, 17 May 2017
Thursday, 13 April 2017
After a 24 hour competition the winners of the Pension Dashboard TechSprint have been announced.
Tuesday, 04 April 2017
The European Commission has formally confirmed that it will begin to gather evidence on the UK Government’s plan to resolve RBS’s State aid commitment.
Saturday, 01 April 2017
Millions of workers will benefit from increases to the Personal Allowance and Higher Rate Threshold on 6 April.
Monday, 27 February 2017
The Efficiency Review will take a strategic look at how government delivers services across the whole public sector, looking for opportunities to make improvements and drive value for money.
Thursday, 23 February 2017
The government has continued to sell shares in Lloyds Banking Group, reducing its remaining shareholding to less than 4%.
Friday, 17 February 2017
The UK Government has proposed a radical new plan that would see RBS fund and deliver a series of initiatives, worth around £750 million, to boost competition in today’s UK business banking market.
Tuesday, 14 February 2017
David Gauke met with Dunfermline businesses before chairing latest Devolved Administration Finance Minister meeting in Edinburgh.
Tuesday, 14 February 2017
With only 6 weeks until the historic new 12-sided pound enters circulation, the Commercial Secretary to the Treasury visits the Royal Mint.
Thursday, 09 February 2017
Chancellor Philip Hammond announces the appointment of Charlotte Hogg as the next Deputy Governor for Markets and Banking.
Friday, 03 February 2017
People planning their retirement will be able to withdraw up to £1,500 from their pension pots tax-free to pay for financial advice, under plans unveiled by the government today.
Thursday, 02 February 2017
"I’m proud to be given the opportunity to lead NS&I and look forward to joining the team", says newly appointed NS&I Chief Executive Ian Ackerley.
Monday, 30 January 2017
David Gauke announces global healthcare company collaboration with Oxford University and meets some of the city’s leading tech companies.
Monday, 30 January 2017
The government has continued to sell shares in Lloyds Banking Group, reducing its remaining shareholding to less than 5%.
Thursday, 26 January 2017
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) measures if and how much the economy is growing. Here we explain what it actually is and how it’s measured.
Wednesday, 25 January 2017
Hundreds of thousands of savers have cashed in £9.2 billion from their pension pots since pension freedoms were introduced in April 2015.
Monday, 23 January 2017
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has this day appointed Jamie Reed to be Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northstead.
Monday, 23 January 2017
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has this day appointed Jamie Reed to be Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northstead.
Monday, 23 January 2017
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has this day appointed Tristram Hunt to be Steward and Bailiff of the Three Hundreds of Chiltern.
Monday, 16 January 2017
The Lifetime ISA will be available for young adults from April 2017 as the Savings (Government Contributions) Bill receives Royal Assent. The Help to Save scheme to help people on low incomes will be available from 2018.
Monday, 09 January 2017
The government has now recovered over £18 billion of the £20.3 billion taxpayers injected into Lloyds during the financial crisis.
Wednesday, 04 January 2017
Chancellor meets with senior leaders in Kuwait, UAE and Qatar to strengthen relations, trade links and economic ties with Gulf countries.
Tuesday, 03 January 2017
Learn about ISAs and other savings options
Sunday, 01 January 2017
The raft of measures will create a level playing field for the vast majority of people and businesses who play fair and pay what is due.
Sunday, 01 January 2017
The countdown to the historic new £1 coin officially begins today, as Chief Secretary David Gauke reveals it will enter circulation on 28 March 2017.
Wednesday, 21 December 2016
New powers announced in March 2016 have seen 7,185 internet retailers come forward to register for VAT.
Tuesday, 20 December 2016
Government will publish its next Spring Budget on Wednesday 8 March 2017.
Monday, 19 December 2016
The delivery of government-backed financial support will be overhauled to make it easier for consumers to get guidance they need.
Monday, 19 December 2016
New fiscal framework for the Welsh Government has been agreed between the UK and Welsh governments.
Thursday, 15 December 2016
Over 180,000 supported by the schemes have been first time buyers.
Tuesday, 13 December 2016
The government has now recovered over £17.5 billion of the £20.3 billion taxpayers injected into Lloyds during the financial crisis.
Monday, 12 December 2016
VAT on sales of the Christmas single in memory of late MP Jo Cox will be donated to charity, the Chancellor has announced.
Monday, 12 December 2016
Over 4.1 million customers have opened completely free basic bank accounts thanks to a government led initiative.
Monday, 12 December 2016
40 senior financial services leaders offer advice to young women on how to advance their careers in finance.
Thursday, 08 December 2016
The new envoys will look to build regional and national FinTech networks to help Scotland take advantage of the UK FinTech boom.
Wednesday, 07 December 2016
The Chancellor will visit South Africa, Japan and South Korea, to provide support to key industries for the UK economy.
Monday, 05 December 2016
Ministers met with executives from the financial services industry to discuss opportunities offered by the UK’s decision to leave the EU.
Monday, 05 December 2016
Finance Bill 2017 continues the government’s commitment to tackle tax evasion and avoidance and support business through the tax system.
Monday, 05 December 2016
Pipeline setting out over £500 billion worth of infrastructure investment published.
Sunday, 04 December 2016
The VAT on sales of the X Factor winner’s charity single will be donated to children’s charities.
Thursday, 01 December 2016
Forthcoming powers mean tough new penalties could be imposed on anyone who commits serious financial sanctions breaches.
Thursday, 01 December 2016
Philip Hammond meets Scottish businesses in the UK’s second biggest financial centre.
Wednesday, 23 November 2016
The Chancellor has presented his Autumn Statement to Parliament – here's a summary of what was announced.
Wednesday, 23 November 2016
Autumn Statement sets out an increase of more than £800 million through to 2020-2021, in the Scottish Government’s budget.
Wednesday, 23 November 2016
The Northern Ireland Executive's budget will receive an increase of more than £250 million through to 2020-2021.
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