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Over 160 firms are now signed up to the Women in Finance Charter

Over 160 firms are now signed up to the Women in Finance Charter

Friday, 10 November 2017

A further 26 firms sign up to the Women in Finance Charter which covers over 600,000 UK financial services employees....

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Chief Secretary heralds breakthrough in Northern Line extension

Chief Secretary heralds breakthrough in Northern Line extension

Wednesday, 08 November 2017

Northern Line extension paves the way for faster journey times, with new tube stations reducing commutes to central London to as little as 15 minutes....

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Elisabeth Stheeman appointed to the Financial Policy Committee

Elisabeth Stheeman appointed to the Financial Policy Committee

Thursday, 02 November 2017

The Chancellor has appointed Elisabeth Stheeman as an external member of the Financial Policy Committee (FPC)....

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New matchmaking service for small businesses looking for finance

New matchmaking service for small businesses looking for finance

Wednesday, 01 November 2017

Small businesses struggling to access finance from big banks will be matched with alternative finance options, under a new government scheme....

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UK leads the way on crackdown of illicit financing

UK leads the way on crackdown of illicit financing

Thursday, 26 October 2017

New information will help organisations protect themselves against illicit financing, making it harder for terrorists and criminals to move money thro...

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The freedom to deliver: smarter public services for a new age of ambition

The freedom to deliver: smarter public services for a new age of ambition

Thursday, 26 October 2017

"Unlocking our potential is not about increasing the size of the state. It’s not about what you spend – it’s about how you spend it."...

Unpaid tax at record low

Unpaid tax at record low

Thursday, 26 October 2017

'Tax gap' fell to 6% in 2015 to 2016 as government cracks down on avoidance, evasion and non-compliance....

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£17 million boost to the UK’s leading life sciences sector

£17 million boost to the UK’s leading life sciences sector

Wednesday, 25 October 2017

The Chancellor has announced £17 million of new life sciences funding helping to create real benefits for the NHS and patients....

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Those suffering from problem debt to get vital ‘Breathing Space’

Those suffering from problem debt to get vital ‘Breathing Space’

Tuesday, 24 October 2017

New plans mean people struggling with serious debt may soon benefit from a ‘breathing space’ from their bills....

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New guidance to help charities comply with financial sanctions

New guidance to help charities comply with financial sanctions

Thursday, 19 October 2017

Charities and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) delivering humanitarian aid in some of the world’s most challenging regions will now benefit from ...

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Multi billion pound boost for Scotland’s railways

Multi billion pound boost for Scotland’s railways

Friday, 13 October 2017

The UK government unveiled a generous settlement for Scottish rail passengers, as the record level of funding for Britain’s railways continues....

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Chancellor in Washington and New York promoting Global Britain

Chancellor in Washington and New York promoting Global Britain

Thursday, 12 October 2017

The Chancellor is in Washington at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings. He will then travel to New York to meet with key figures fro...

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Goodbye round pound: use by October 15

Goodbye round pound: use by October 15

Sunday, 08 October 2017

Just seven days to use the round pound before they swap the high street for the history books....

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£10 billion new funding for Help to Buy Equity Loan

£10 billion new funding for Help to Buy Equity Loan

Monday, 02 October 2017

New funding means that the Help to Buy Equity Loan could help around 135,000 more people to buy homes by 2021....

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Northern transport gets further funding from government

Northern transport gets further funding from government

Monday, 02 October 2017

£400 million of extra funding will back transport improvements across the Northern Powerhouse....

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FT Investment Management Summit Europe 2017: City minister's speech

FT Investment Management Summit Europe 2017: City minister's speech

Friday, 29 September 2017

"I am delighted to announce that I am establishing an Asset Management Taskforce to look at how we stay ahead." says City minister, Stephen Barclay....

Help to Buy supports over 320,000 people in buying their own home

Help to Buy supports over 320,000 people in buying their own home

Thursday, 28 September 2017

The schemes have also helped more than 275,000 first time buyers achieve their dream of owning a home....

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North Sea exploration funding announced

North Sea exploration funding announced

Monday, 25 September 2017

Chancellor announces North Sea exploration funding during Aberdeen and Dundee visit....

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North East Economic Forum: Exchequer Secretary speech

North East Economic Forum: Exchequer Secretary speech

Friday, 22 September 2017

'The North East can once again be the engine of the UK’s economic, scientific and cultural progress,' says Andrew Jones....

Hong Kong Trade Development Council Dinner: Chancellor's speech

Hong Kong Trade Development Council Dinner: Chancellor's speech

Wednesday, 20 September 2017

Chancellor's speech at the Hong Kong Trade Development Council Dinner....

‘Give Pudsey your round pounds’, new partnership urges

‘Give Pudsey your round pounds’, new partnership urges

Tuesday, 19 September 2017

BBC Children in Need, The Royal Mint and HM Treasury launch Pudsey's Round Pound Countdown....

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Agreement reached on RBS’ State aid will boost competition in business banking

Agreement reached on RBS’ State aid will boost competition in business banking

Monday, 18 September 2017

A plan to resolve RBS’ final State aid commitment has been agreed in principle between the UK Government and the EU Commission....

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Chancellor's statement at the Visegrad 4 summit

Chancellor's statement at the Visegrad 4 summit

Thursday, 14 September 2017

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond's statement at the Visegrad 4 summit in Budapest, Hungary....

UK businesses receive £2.9 billion boost to invest in Research and Development

UK businesses receive £2.9 billion boost to invest in Research and Development

Thursday, 14 September 2017

Mel Stride: “UK businesses are leading the way in technology and innovation”...

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UK Finance Dinner: Chancellor's speech

UK Finance Dinner: Chancellor's speech

Wednesday, 13 September 2017

Chancellor's speech at the inaugural UK Finance Annual Dinner. ...

4th Annual Meeting of the Global Islamic Finance and Investment Group?

4th Annual Meeting of the Global Islamic Finance and Investment Group?

Wednesday, 13 September 2017

The annual meeting is a key part of the UK’s commitment to support the development of Islamic finance globally....

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Crackdown on illegal waste sites

Crackdown on illegal waste sites

Wednesday, 13 September 2017

The government is cracking down on illegal waste sites, making rogue operators liable for landfill tax. ...

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Autumn Budget 2017 date confirmed

Autumn Budget 2017 date confirmed

Tuesday, 12 September 2017

Government will publish its next Budget on Wednesday 22 November 2017. ...

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Public sector pay awards confirmed for 2017/18

Public sector pay awards confirmed for 2017/18

Tuesday, 12 September 2017

Police and prison officers will receive pay awards funded within existing budgets....

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Finance Bill legislates for remaining tax changes

Finance Bill legislates for remaining tax changes

Friday, 08 September 2017

'A fair tax system is a key part of our plan to build a fairer society', says Mel Stride, Financial Secretary....

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