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Charlotte Hogg appointed new Deputy Governor, Markets and Banking

Charlotte Hogg appointed new Deputy Governor, Markets and Banking

Thursday, 09 February 2017

Chancellor Philip Hammond announces the appointment of Charlotte Hogg as the next Deputy Governor for Markets and Banking....

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Savers to be able to access £1,500 tax free for pension advice

Savers to be able to access £1,500 tax free for pension advice

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 unvei...

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Ian Ackerley appointed new NS&I Chief Executive

Ian Ackerley appointed new NS&I Chief Executive

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. ...

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"We must all come together to help more women shape a bright future for British nuclear energy", says Commercial Secretary

Wednesday, 01 February 2017

The Commercial Secretary to the Treasury, Baroness Neville-Rolfe today spoke at the Women in Nuclear conference....

Chief Secretary welcomes an investment of more than £100 million creating 100 jobs in Oxford medical research

Chief Secretary welcomes an investment of more than £100 million creating 100 jobs in Oxford medical research

Monday, 30 January 2017

David Gauke announces global healthcare company collaboration with Oxford University and meets some of the city’s leading tech companies. ...

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Taxpayer’s stake in Lloyds now below 5%

Taxpayer’s stake in Lloyds now below 5%

Monday, 30 January 2017

The government has continued to sell shares in Lloyds Banking Group, reducing its remaining shareholding to less than 5%. ...

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Over £9.2 billion released by pension freedoms

Over £9.2 billion released by pension freedoms

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....

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Manor of Northstead: Jamie Reed

Manor of Northstead: Jamie Reed

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. ...

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Three Hundreds of Chiltern: Tristram Hunt

Three Hundreds of Chiltern: Tristram Hunt

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. ...

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Davos 2017: Chancellor’s speech at the CBI’s British business Leaders Lunch

Davos 2017: Chancellor’s speech at the CBI’s British business Leaders Lunch

Thursday, 19 January 2017

Philip Hammond's speech to British business leaders at the CBI's lunch in Davos....

Financial Secretary:

Financial Secretary: "a tax system that works for individuals and businesses alike is steady, measured and consultative"

Wednesday, 18 January 2017

Jane Ellison's remarks on tax policy making following a report by the Chartered Institute of Taxation, the Institute for Fiscal Studies and the Instit...

New conference to showcase Britain's world leading FinTech sector confirmed

New conference to showcase Britain's world leading FinTech sector confirmed

Tuesday, 17 January 2017

London will host an international FinTech conference on 12 April 2017 to attract more investment into Britain's world leading FinTech sector....

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Lifetime ISA and Help to Save: boost for savers as key schemes become law

Lifetime ISA and Help to Save: boost for savers as key schemes become law

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 ...

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Economic Secretary's speech at the Asian Financial Forum

Economic Secretary's speech at the Asian Financial Forum

Monday, 16 January 2017

Economic Secretary, Simon Kirby speaks about the UK perspective on driving change, innovation and connectivity in Financial Services. ...

UK Taxpayer no longer largest Lloyds Bank shareholder

UK Taxpayer no longer largest Lloyds Bank shareholder

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....

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Chancellor set to strengthen economic relations with Gulf allies in New Year tour

Chancellor set to strengthen economic relations with Gulf allies in New Year tour

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....

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Ways to save in 2017

Ways to save in 2017

Tuesday, 03 January 2017

Learn about ISAs and other savings options...

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New Year brings in new penalties for enablers of offshore tax evasion

New Year brings in new penalties for enablers of offshore tax evasion

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....

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2017: New quid on the block

2017: New quid on the block

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....

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HMRC tackles online VAT fraud in time for Christmas

HMRC tackles online VAT fraud in time for Christmas

Wednesday, 21 December 2016

New powers announced in March 2016 have seen 7,185 internet retailers come forward to register for VAT....

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Spring Budget 2017 date confirmed

Spring Budget 2017 date confirmed

Tuesday, 20 December 2016

Government will publish its next Spring Budget on Wednesday 8 March 2017....

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New financial guidance body unveiled

New financial guidance body unveiled

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. ...

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Fiscal framework for the Welsh Government agreed

Fiscal framework for the Welsh Government agreed

Monday, 19 December 2016

New fiscal framework for the Welsh Government has been agreed between the UK and Welsh governments. ...

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Help to Buy helps over 220,000 people buy a new home

Help to Buy helps over 220,000 people buy a new home

Thursday, 15 December 2016

Over 180,000 supported by the schemes have been first time buyers. ...

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Government reduces Lloyds shareholding to below 7%

Government reduces Lloyds shareholding to below 7%

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....

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Chancellor waives VAT on Jo Cox charity single

Chancellor waives VAT on Jo Cox charity single

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....

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Fee free basic bank accounts benefit over 4.1 million customers

Fee free basic bank accounts benefit over 4.1 million customers

Monday, 12 December 2016

Over 4.1 million customers have opened completely free basic bank accounts thanks to a government led initiative....

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Financial services bosses guide the next generation of senior women

Financial services bosses guide the next generation of senior women

Monday, 12 December 2016

40 senior financial services leaders offer advice to young women on how to advance their careers in finance....

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FinTech envoys for Scotland appointed to help grow the sector

FinTech envoys for Scotland appointed to help grow the sector

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. ...

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Chancellor seeks to deepen economic ties with key markets

Chancellor seeks to deepen economic ties with key markets

Wednesday, 07 December 2016

The Chancellor will visit South Africa, Japan and South Korea, to provide support to key industries for the UK economy....

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