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Bradford & Bingley asset sale to raise £11.8 billion for UK taxpayers

Bradford & Bingley asset sale to raise £11.8 billion for UK taxpayers

Friday, 31 March 2017

The Chancellor has authorised an £11.8 billion sale of Bradford & Bingley (B&B) loans acquired by the taxpayer during the financial crisis. ...

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Commercial Secretary on the Northern Powerhouse

Commercial Secretary on the Northern Powerhouse

Thursday, 30 March 2017

'Almost 90 leading Northern businesses, universities and organisations have now pledged their support for the Northern Powerhouse', says Baroness Nevi...

Help to Buy used by over a million

Help to Buy used by over a million

Thursday, 30 March 2017

More than 259,000 people have already bought a home using one of the government’s flagship Help to Buy schemes, and over 868,000 have opened a Help to...

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Chief Secretary to the Treasury lays out Britain's long term plan for Britain's infrastructure

Chief Secretary to the Treasury lays out Britain's long term plan for Britain's infrastructure

Wednesday, 29 March 2017

"Businesses operate best when people know what is coming", says David Gauke....

Public sector pay awards for 2017 18

Public sector pay awards for 2017 18

Tuesday, 28 March 2017

Pay awards for armed forces, NHS staff and doctors and dentists set out by government. ...

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New £1 coin becomes legal tender

New £1 coin becomes legal tender

Monday, 27 March 2017

The new 12-sided coin is being rolled out across the country, in a major boost to tackle the rise of counterfeits. ...

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Commercial Secretary's speech on digital transformation in infrastructure and engineering

Commercial Secretary's speech on digital transformation in infrastructure and engineering

Wednesday, 22 March 2017

'Infrastructure is crucial to our economic success', says Baroness Neville-Rolfe....

UK families will soon see bills cut as date announced for the launch of Tax Free Childcare

UK families will soon see bills cut as date announced for the launch of Tax Free Childcare

Wednesday, 22 March 2017

Launch of new Childcare Choices website means parents now able to find available government support....

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Almost half of UK financial services staff now covered by ground breaking Women in Finance Charter

Almost half of UK financial services staff now covered by ground breaking Women in Finance Charter

Wednesday, 22 March 2017

Another 33 firms have signed up to the government’s ground-breaking Women in Finance Charter....

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New Non Executive Director to the Financial Conduct Authority appointed

New Non Executive Director to the Financial Conduct Authority appointed

Tuesday, 21 March 2017

The government has announced today that Nick Stace has been appointed to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as a Non-Executive Director....

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Finance Bill 2017 legislates new tax changes

Finance Bill 2017 legislates new tax changes

Monday, 20 March 2017

Finance Bill 2017 introduces measures to make the tax system fairer while modernising it for the digital age....

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Simon Kirby speaks at the LSE Global FinTech Investor Forum

Simon Kirby speaks at the LSE Global FinTech Investor Forum

Thursday, 16 March 2017

"British FinTech is going to go from strength to strength” says City Minister Simon Kirby at the LSE Global FinTech Investor Forum....

Commercial Secretary's speech at MIPIM

Commercial Secretary's speech at MIPIM

Wednesday, 15 March 2017

Commercial Secretary to the Treasury, Baroness Neville-Rolfe's speech at MIPIM – the international property conference....

UK tightens defences against money laundering

UK tightens defences against money laundering

Wednesday, 15 March 2017

Criminals will find it more difficult to launder money through the UK thanks to a new government crackdown. ...

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Taxpayer’s stake in Lloyds now below 3%

Taxpayer’s stake in Lloyds now below 3%

Wednesday, 15 March 2017

The government has continued to sell shares in Lloyds Banking Group, reducing its remaining shareholding to less than 3%....

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Midlands Engine to roar ahead with ambitious new strategy

Midlands Engine to roar ahead with ambitious new strategy

Thursday, 09 March 2017

Ambitious strategy will help the Midlands reach its full economic potential....

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Spring Budget 2017: 21 things you need to know

Spring Budget 2017: 21 things you need to know

Wednesday, 08 March 2017

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

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Spring Budget 2017: support for women unveiled by Chancellor

Spring Budget 2017: support for women unveiled by Chancellor

Wednesday, 08 March 2017

On International Women’s Day Chancellor announces investment that supports women and backs gender equality. ...

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£20 million for D Day landings memorial

£20 million for D Day landings memorial

Sunday, 05 March 2017

British servicemen and women who gave their lives in the D-Day landings to be commemorated with a new memorial....

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Sir Michael Barber appointed to improve government efficiency

Sir Michael Barber appointed to improve government efficiency

Saturday, 04 March 2017

Sir Michael Barber appointed to advise government on how to make efficiency central to its culture and practices....

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Chancellor meets insurance sector leaders to discuss personal injury discount rate

Chancellor meets insurance sector leaders to discuss personal injury discount rate

Tuesday, 28 February 2017

A joint statement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Director General of the Association of British Insurers. ...

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Reforms to put financial stability at the heart of the UK’s regulatory system complete

Reforms to put financial stability at the heart of the UK’s regulatory system complete

Tuesday, 28 February 2017

Bank of England’s new Prudential Regulation Committee to take control of the Prudential Regulation Authority’s most important financial stability supe...

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Efficiency Review to drive productive public services

Efficiency Review to drive productive public services

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...

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FinTech Week 2017: celebrating Britain’s status as global Fintech hub

FinTech Week 2017: celebrating Britain’s status as global Fintech hub

Sunday, 26 February 2017

Chancellor announces the date of Fintech Week 2017 which will showcase the sector’s successes and aim to attract more investment into Britain....

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Taxpayer’s stake in Lloyds now below 4%

Taxpayer’s stake in Lloyds now below 4%

Thursday, 23 February 2017

The government has continued to sell shares in Lloyds Banking Group, reducing its remaining shareholding to less than 4%. ...

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UK Government proposes new approach to boost banking competition and resolve RBS’ State aid commitments

UK Government proposes new approach to boost banking competition and resolve RBS’ State aid commitments

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 com...

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Chancellor's speech at the National Cyber Security Centre opening

Chancellor's speech at the National Cyber Security Centre opening

Tuesday, 14 February 2017

"We are investing another £1.9 billion to further bolster our armoury against cyber-attack in this Parliament" says Chancellor Philip Hammond....

Chief Secretary meets Fife businesses to hear growth plans

Chief Secretary meets Fife businesses to hear growth plans

Tuesday, 14 February 2017

David Gauke met with Dunfermline businesses before chairing latest Devolved Administration Finance Minister meeting in Edinburgh....

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6 weeks until the pound stops being round

6 weeks until the pound stops being round

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. ...

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“The spirit of 21st century Britain is not to oppose change, but to drive it”, says Chief Secretary, David Gauke

“The spirit of 21st century Britain is not to oppose change, but to drive it”, says Chief Secretary, David Gauke

Monday, 13 February 2017

Chief Secretary to the Treasury on how we can make the UK a success throughout the 21st century....

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