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Financial Secretary's remarks on the ninth edition of the Total Tax Contribution of UK Financial Services

Financial Secretary's remarks on the ninth edition of the Total Tax Contribution of UK Financial Services

Tuesday, 06 December 2016

Jane Ellison addressed the City of London Corporation following publication of the latest figures examining the complete range of taxes paid by the Fi...

The new Budget timetable: 7 things you need to know

The new Budget timetable: 7 things you need to know

Monday, 05 December 2016

At the Autumn Statement, the Chancellor announced that the government will move to a single major fiscal event each year....

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Philip Hammond and David Davis host financial services bosses for Brexit discussion

Philip Hammond and David Davis host financial services bosses for Brexit discussion

Monday, 05 December 2016

Ministers met with executives from the financial services industry to discuss opportunities offered by the UK’s decision to leave the EU....

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Finance Bill 2017: government legislates for new tax changes

Finance Bill 2017: government legislates for new tax changes

Monday, 05 December 2016

Finance Bill 2017 continues the government’s commitment to tackle tax evasion and avoidance and support business through the tax system....

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UK infrastructure investment to reach record high

UK infrastructure investment to reach record high

Monday, 05 December 2016

Pipeline setting out over £500 billion worth of infrastructure investment published....

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X Factor 2016: Chancellor waives VAT on winner’s charity single

X Factor 2016: Chancellor waives VAT on winner’s charity single

Sunday, 04 December 2016

The VAT on sales of the X Factor winner’s charity single will be donated to children’s charities....

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Third ministerial meeting on the Welsh Government's new funding arrangements

Third ministerial meeting on the Welsh Government's new funding arrangements

Friday, 02 December 2016

The Joint Exchequer Committee (Wales) met yesterday to continue talks about establishing funding arrangements....

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New million pound penalties for breaching financial sanctions

New million pound penalties for breaching financial sanctions

Thursday, 01 December 2016

Forthcoming powers mean tough new penalties could be imposed on anyone who commits serious financial sanctions breaches....

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Chancellor meets Scottish firms following £800 million Autumn Statement Scotland investment

Chancellor meets Scottish firms following £800 million Autumn Statement Scotland investment

Thursday, 01 December 2016

Philip Hammond meets Scottish businesses in the UK’s second biggest financial centre....

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Autumn Statement 2016: some of the things we've announced

Autumn Statement 2016: some of the things we've announced

Wednesday, 23 November 2016

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

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£800 million boost to Scottish Government’s capital budgets in Autumn Statement

£800 million boost to Scottish Government’s capital budgets in Autumn Statement

Wednesday, 23 November 2016

Autumn Statement sets out an increase of more than £800 million through to 2020-2021, in the Scottish Government’s budget....

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Northern Ireland Executive to see £250 million boost to capital budget in Autumn Statement

Northern Ireland Executive to see £250 million boost to capital budget in Autumn Statement

Wednesday, 23 November 2016

The Northern Ireland Executive's budget will receive an increase of more than £250 million through to 2020-2021....

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Welsh Government to benefit from over £400 million boost to capital budgets from Autumn Statement

Welsh Government to benefit from over £400 million boost to capital budgets from Autumn Statement

Wednesday, 23 November 2016

The Welsh Government's budget will increase by over £400 million through to 2020-21....

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Taxpayers’ Lloyds shareholding now less than 8%

Taxpayers’ Lloyds shareholding now less than 8%

Tuesday, 22 November 2016

The government has now recovered over £17 billion of the £20.3 billion taxpayers injected into Lloyds during the financial crisis....

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Funds for urgent overhaul of Buckingham Palace granted

Funds for urgent overhaul of Buckingham Palace granted

Friday, 18 November 2016

Buckingham Palace will undergo a 10 year overhaul to protect one of Britain’s most prestigious buildings and one of the country’s most popular attract...

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Boost for FinTech firms seeking international opportunities

Boost for FinTech firms seeking international opportunities

Wednesday, 16 November 2016

‘One-stop-shop’ will provide tailored advice for FinTechs wanting to expand into Asian markets....

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7 ways financial advice is being made more accessible

7 ways financial advice is being made more accessible

Wednesday, 16 November 2016

We're helping people get affordable and accessible financial advice at all stages of their lives. Here’s how:...

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New buy to let powers to help Bank of England enhance financial stability

New buy to let powers to help Bank of England enhance financial stability

Wednesday, 16 November 2016

Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee (FPC) will be granted new powers by the government to help it protect the financial system from future ri...

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UK government agrees apprenticeship levy funding deal with devolved administrations

UK government agrees apprenticeship levy funding deal with devolved administrations

Monday, 14 November 2016

The UK government has agreed a funding deal for the upcoming apprenticeship levy for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland....

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Tax Free Childcare: Top things childcare providers should know

Tax Free Childcare: Top things childcare providers should know

Monday, 14 November 2016

Top things childcare providers need to know about Tax-Free Childcare....

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UK China 8th Economic and Financial Dialogue: financial services

UK China 8th Economic and Financial Dialogue: financial services

Thursday, 10 November 2016

Plans for London-Shanghai Stock Connect to progress to next stage as part of long-term, strategic plan for financial services cooperation between UK a...

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Northern Powerhouse investments showcased to Chinese investors

Northern Powerhouse investments showcased to Chinese investors

Thursday, 10 November 2016

A portfolio of 13 projects offering more than £5 billion of opportunities to Chinese investors will be published today (10 November 2016)....

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UK China discuss the next step for economic and trade relations

UK China discuss the next step for economic and trade relations

Thursday, 10 November 2016

Billions of pounds of projects will be showcased to the delegation, while talks will focus on building on the UK-China trade relationship....

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Almost 100 financial services firms step up to tackle workplace inequality as Jayne Anne Gadhia becomes gender diversity Champion

Almost 100 financial services firms step up to tackle workplace inequality as Jayne Anne Gadhia becomes gender diversity Champion

Tuesday, 08 November 2016

Women in Finance Charter sees 22 new firms pledge to improve gender diversity at senior levels by signing up....

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Office of Tax Simplification announces Paul Morton as new Tax Director

Office of Tax Simplification announces Paul Morton as new Tax Director

Monday, 07 November 2016

Paul Morton's appointment will "increase the ability of the OTS to build on its achievements in simplifying the tax system"....

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New Infrastructure Finance Chief unveiled

New Infrastructure Finance Chief unveiled

Monday, 07 November 2016

The Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) announces Matthew Vickerstaff as their new Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Head of Project Finance....

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Manor of Northstead: Stephen Phillips

Manor of Northstead: Stephen Phillips

Friday, 04 November 2016

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has this day appointed Stephen James Phillips QC to be Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northstead....

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Joint Exchequer Committee   3 November 2016

Joint Exchequer Committee 3 November 2016

Thursday, 03 November 2016

The Joint Exchequer Committee met in Edinburgh today (3 November) to discuss the implementation of the Scottish Government's Fiscal Framework....

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World leading UK FinTech firms discuss sector plans at roundtable

World leading UK FinTech firms discuss sector plans at roundtable

Tuesday, 01 November 2016

Leading FinTech firms meet with City Minister, Simon Kirby to discuss how to build on the previous success of the sector....

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Chancellor speech: launching the National Cyber Security Strategy

Chancellor speech: launching the National Cyber Security Strategy

Tuesday, 01 November 2016

"The new strategy is built on three core pillars: defend, deter and develop, underpinned by £1.9 billion of transformational investment...", says the ...

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