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Chancellor waives duties and VAT on vital medical imports

Chancellor waives duties and VAT on vital medical imports

Tuesday, 31 March 2020

Chancellor waives import taxes on vital medical equipment including ventilators, coronavirus testing kits and protective clothing...

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Professor Silvana Tenreyro reappointed to the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee

Professor Silvana Tenreyro reappointed to the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee

Friday, 27 March 2020

The Chancellor today (27 March) announced the reappointment of Silvana Tenreyro to the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)....

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Further details of Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme announced

Further details of Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme announced

Friday, 27 March 2020

New guidance on Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme published. ...

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Chancellor's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 26 March 2020

Chancellor's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 26 March 2020

Thursday, 26 March 2020

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak today announced the next economic steps to help the self employed....

Chancellor gives support to millions of self employed individuals

Chancellor gives support to millions of self employed individuals

Thursday, 26 March 2020

Rishi Sunak announces world-leading scheme to support the UK’s self-employed affected by the coronavirus outbreak....

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Covid 19: Estate agents, lettings agencies and bingo halls to pay no business rates this coming financial year

Covid 19: Estate agents, lettings agencies and bingo halls to pay no business rates this coming financial year

Wednesday, 25 March 2020

Many high street businesses that have closed due to Covid-19 restrictions will now be exempt from business rates....

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Coronavirus   Business support to launch from today

Coronavirus Business support to launch from today

Monday, 23 March 2020

Businesses will be able to access government support from today (Monday 23 March) to keep operating in the face of the global economic emergency broug...

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Chancellor announces workers’ support package

Chancellor announces workers’ support package

Friday, 20 March 2020

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announces package to support workers as government confirms further measures to keep people safe...

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The Chancellor Rishi Sunak provides an updated statement on coronavirus.

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak provides an updated statement on coronavirus.

Friday, 20 March 2020

The Chancellor unveiled today (20 March) a further series of measures to support people, jobs and businesses....

Chancellor hosts business groups and the unions roundtable

Chancellor hosts business groups and the unions roundtable

Thursday, 19 March 2020

Representatives of business groups and the unions attended a roundtable this afternoon hosted by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak...

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Off payroll working rules reforms postponed until 2021

Off payroll working rules reforms postponed until 2021

Wednesday, 18 March 2020

Implementation of reforms to off-payroll working rules delayed for 12 months....

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Economic and business response committee meets to discuss COVID 19

Economic and business response committee meets to discuss COVID 19

Wednesday, 18 March 2020

A new Committee to address the economic and business issues presented by COVID-19 has met for the first time today. ...

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Chancellor announces additional support to protect businesses

Chancellor announces additional support to protect businesses

Tuesday, 17 March 2020

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak today announced unprecedented support for business and workers – to protect against the economic emergency caused by the co...

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Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak on COVID19 response

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak on COVID19 response

Tuesday, 17 March 2020

The Chancellor announces further support in economic response to coronavirus. ...

Devolved administrations will receive £1.5 billion for coronavirus response

Devolved administrations will receive £1.5 billion for coronavirus response

Monday, 16 March 2020

UK Government will provide at least £1.5 billion to the devolved administrations for their COVID-19 response....

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Economic secretary speech to the ABCUL

Economic secretary speech to the ABCUL

Friday, 13 March 2020

Speech delivered by John Glen, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, to the Association of British Credit Unions Limited...

Chancellor and Bank of England Governor hold Coronavirus banking industry summit

Chancellor and Bank of England Governor hold Coronavirus banking industry summit

Friday, 13 March 2020

Chancellor and Bank of England Governor hold banking industry summit on support for small and medium sized businesses affected by Coronavirus...

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Chancellor's first Budget brings £360 million boost for Welsh Government

Chancellor's first Budget brings £360 million boost for Welsh Government

Thursday, 12 March 2020

The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak outlined the additional funding for the Welsh Government, allowing it to deliver on the priorities of people in Wales....

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Chancellor delivers Budget 2020

Chancellor delivers Budget 2020

Wednesday, 11 March 2020

Rishi Sunak outlines plan to tackle coronavirus and level up the country....

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Budget Speech 2020

Budget Speech 2020

Wednesday, 11 March 2020

The Budget 2020 speech as delivered by Chancellor Rishi Sunak...

Budget 2020: What you need to know

Budget 2020: What you need to know

Wednesday, 11 March 2020

Measures announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in the Budget....

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Government to help businesses with off payroll working rules

Government to help businesses with off payroll working rules

Thursday, 27 February 2020

Reforms to off-payroll working rules to be implemented from 6 April 2020....

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HM Treasury has appointed James Heath as the new CEO of the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC).

HM Treasury has appointed James Heath as the new CEO of the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC).

Tuesday, 25 February 2020

The Treasury has appointed James Heath as the new CEO of the National Infrastructure Commission. He will take up the post in May 2020....

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Chancellor launches search for the next Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility

Chancellor launches search for the next Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility

Wednesday, 19 February 2020

Today (January 23) the Chancellor has launched the process to appoint the next Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). ...

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Charles Donald appointed as CEO of UK Government Investments

Charles Donald appointed as CEO of UK Government Investments

Monday, 17 February 2020

New CEO takes charge of UK Government Investments on 12 March 2020...

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Innovative new Freeports across the UK as Government lays out plans to boost economy

Innovative new Freeports across the UK as Government lays out plans to boost economy

Monday, 10 February 2020

New hubs of business and enterprise will be opened across the UK creating thousands of jobs, regenerating communities and turbocharging Britain’s post...

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Reappointments to the Board of NS&I

Reappointments to the Board of NS&I

Thursday, 06 February 2020

HM Treasury has announced the reappointments of Christopher Fisher and Sharmila Nebhrajani OBE as Non-Executive Directors of the Board of NS&I...

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New appointments announced to Financial Conduct Authority Board

New appointments announced to Financial Conduct Authority Board

Thursday, 06 February 2020

HM Treasury has announced the appointments of Bernadette Conroy and Jeannette Lichner as Non-Executive Directors to the FCA Board....

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Breathing Space to help millions in debt

Breathing Space to help millions in debt

Thursday, 06 February 2020

Government’s new breathing space period will freeze interest, fees and enforcement for people in problem debt, with further protections for those in m...

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31 million taxpayers to get April tax cut

31 million taxpayers to get April tax cut

Thursday, 30 January 2020

31 million taxpayers are set to get a tax cut in April, the Chancellor has announced, thanks to new legislation laid in Parliament today (30 January)....

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