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Cutting edge digital map to boost Midlands engine

Cutting edge digital map to boost Midlands engine

Friday, 11 January 2019

Local business and council leaders across the Midlands will receive up to £1.5 million to pioneer cutting-edge technology....

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UK business on the menu: The South East set for a record year, says Liz Truss

UK business on the menu: The South East set for a record year, says Liz Truss

Friday, 11 January 2019

Chief Secretary visits local businesses in Kent and urges them to take advantage of exporting opportunities....

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The Chancellor and the Office of Tax Simplification announce Bill Dodwell as new Tax Director

The Chancellor and the Office of Tax Simplification announce Bill Dodwell as new Tax Director

Thursday, 10 January 2019

Bill Dodwell to succeed Paul Morton as Tax Director for the OTS....

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Pensions cold calling banned

Pensions cold calling banned

Wednesday, 09 January 2019

Pensions cold-calling ban comes into effect....

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New pound coin goes global with rollout to British overseas nations

New pound coin goes global with rollout to British overseas nations

Sunday, 06 January 2019

British overseas nations can now adopt the iconic 12-sided £1 coin....

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Dame Colette Bowe and Dame Jayne Anne Gadhia appointed to the Financial Policy Committee

Dame Colette Bowe and Dame Jayne Anne Gadhia appointed to the Financial Policy Committee

Thursday, 03 January 2019

Dame Colette Bowe and Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia have been appointed as external members of the Financial Policy Committee. ...

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Mel Stride: British productions deserve our support

Mel Stride: British productions deserve our support

Tuesday, 01 January 2019

The UK’s film and TV industry pays a festive thanks for the nation’s support as the latest season of Luther hits our screens today (January 1)....

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New study looks to get better value from public sector intellectual property and know how

New study looks to get better value from public sector intellectual property and know how

Friday, 21 December 2018

As part of work to get better value from its assets, the Government is working to fully utilise and generate greater value from its intellectual prope...

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More than £2 billion Brexit preparation funding awarded to departments for a successful EU exit

More than £2 billion Brexit preparation funding awarded to departments for a successful EU exit

Tuesday, 18 December 2018

More than 25 government departments and arms-length bodies have gone through a needs-based funding process to determine their specific allocation. ...

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UK to remain in Common Transit Convention after Brexit

UK to remain in Common Transit Convention after Brexit

Monday, 17 December 2018

Continued membership of the convention will ensure simplified cross-border trade for UK businesses exporting their goods....

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‘All change’ at the Royal Mint

‘All change’ at the Royal Mint

Wednesday, 12 December 2018

The Treasury has today announced the appointment of Graham Love as Non-Executive Chair of the Royal Mint. ...

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Bloomberg Global Regulatory: Chancellor speech

Bloomberg Global Regulatory: Chancellor speech

Tuesday, 11 December 2018

The Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond's speech at the Bloomberg Global Regulatory on emerging and growth markets....

Exchequer Secretary speech: Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association Trustee Conference

Exchequer Secretary speech: Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association Trustee Conference

Friday, 07 December 2018

The Exchequer Secretary, Robert Jenrick's speech at the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) Trustee Conference 2018....

Exchequer Secretary speech:  NatWest everywoman Awards 2018

Exchequer Secretary speech: NatWest everywoman Awards 2018

Friday, 07 December 2018

The Exchequer Secretary, Robert Jenrick's speech at the NatWest everywoman Awards 2018....

UK takes top spot in fight against dirty money

UK takes top spot in fight against dirty money

Friday, 07 December 2018

New report from the Financial Action Task Force ranks the UK world-leading in the fight against illicit finance....

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Paula Hay Plumb re appointed to The Crown Estate Board

Paula Hay Plumb re appointed to The Crown Estate Board

Thursday, 06 December 2018

On the recommendation of the Prime Minister, Paula Hay-Plumb is re-appointed as Crown Estate Commissioner....

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Economic Secretary speech: FT Banking Summit

Economic Secretary speech: FT Banking Summit

Tuesday, 04 December 2018

The Economic Secretary to the Treasury, John Glen, delivered a speech to the FT Banking Summit....

X Factor charity song 2018: Government to donate VAT to children’s charities

X Factor charity song 2018: Government to donate VAT to children’s charities

Saturday, 01 December 2018

VAT collected on sales of the X Factor winner’s charity song will be donated to children’s charities, Together for Short Lives and Shooting Star Chase...

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More than 400,000 first time buyers step onto the housing ladder with Help to Buy

More than 400,000 first time buyers step onto the housing ladder with Help to Buy

Friday, 30 November 2018

Over 400,000 people have been able to buy their first home thanks to the Government’s Help to Buy schemes, new figures show today. ...

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UK agrees new customs arrangements with the Crown Dependencies

UK agrees new customs arrangements with the Crown Dependencies

Monday, 26 November 2018

The government has signed new arrangements with the Crown Dependencies to maintain and reaffirm our close customs relationships....

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£66 million for shared and integrated education in Northern Ireland

£66 million for shared and integrated education in Northern Ireland

Friday, 23 November 2018

Chancellor announces £66 million of immediate funding for 23 schools on visit to Northern Ireland....

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Ambitious Manchester can grow its number of dynamic and vibrant businesses

Ambitious Manchester can grow its number of dynamic and vibrant businesses

Friday, 23 November 2018

Liz Truss tells business leaders that Manchester is ripe for further business investment, and is one of the best cities to start up and expand in....

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TISA Conference: Economic Secretary speech

TISA Conference: Economic Secretary speech

Wednesday, 21 November 2018

John Glen speaks about the importance of gender equality within the financial services industry. ...

Promoting the UK as an investment destination

Promoting the UK as an investment destination

Friday, 16 November 2018

Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Elizabeth Truss visits Latin America to build relationships with Brazil and Chile....

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£19 million package to mark armistice centenary

£19 million package to mark armistice centenary

Wednesday, 07 November 2018

To mark the centenary of the First World War Armistice, the government is doubling the amount of money going to the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust t...

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Package of measures unveiled to boost apprenticeships

Package of measures unveiled to boost apprenticeships

Tuesday, 06 November 2018

The government today announced a package of reforms to ensure the Apprenticeship Levy provides people with the skills they need to succeed. ...

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Budget 2018: Philip Hammond's speech

Budget 2018: Philip Hammond's speech

Monday, 29 October 2018

The Budget speech in full (check against delivery)....

Budget 2018: 24 things you need to know

Budget 2018: 24 things you need to know

Monday, 29 October 2018

The Chancellor has presented his Budget to Parliament – here's a summary of what was announced....

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Life changing tech industries and fabulous foods of Somerset are key to the UK economy, says Liz Truss

Life changing tech industries and fabulous foods of Somerset are key to the UK economy, says Liz Truss

Friday, 19 October 2018

Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Liz Truss, is visiting technology and agriculture businesses in Somerset...

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Annual Investment Association Dinner: Speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer

Annual Investment Association Dinner: Speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer

Tuesday, 16 October 2018

Speech by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond MP, at the annual Investment Association dinner....

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