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8 ways banking has been made easier

8 ways banking has been made easier

Thursday, 15 September 2016

Working with the banking industry we’re improving how you bank. Here’s how:...

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Chancellor backs British exporters as he steps up business engagement ahead of Autumn Statement

Chancellor backs British exporters as he steps up business engagement ahead of Autumn Statement

Monday, 12 September 2016

Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond says "we must do everything we can to help British businesses stay globally competitive". ...

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Manor of Northstead: David Cameron

Manor of Northstead: David Cameron

Monday, 12 September 2016

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has this day appointed David William Donald Cameron to be Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northstead....

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Launching the Pensions Dashboard: City Minister's speech

Launching the Pensions Dashboard: City Minister's speech

Monday, 12 September 2016

Economic Secretary Simon Kirby addresses pension providers who have agreed to create a working prototype Pensions Dashboard by March 2017....

Pensions Dashboard prototype to be ready by spring 2017

Pensions Dashboard prototype to be ready by spring 2017

Saturday, 10 September 2016

11 leading pension providers will build a Pensions Dashboard prototype by March 2017....

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Autumn Statement 2016 date confirmed

Autumn Statement 2016 date confirmed

Thursday, 08 September 2016

Autumn Statement will be on Wednesday 23 November 2016....

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Chancellor meets City leaders to discuss Britain’s financial services industry

Chancellor meets City leaders to discuss Britain’s financial services industry

Wednesday, 07 September 2016

Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond says "we want the best deal for trade in UK goods and services, including our world leading financial servi...

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Chancellor steps up industry engagement

Chancellor steps up industry engagement

Tuesday, 06 September 2016

In the run up to the Autumn Statement the Chancellor Philip Hammond will speak to British businesses in a series of high profile meetings....

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Financial Secretary to the Treasury on a tax service for the 21st century

Financial Secretary to the Treasury on a tax service for the 21st century

Monday, 05 September 2016

Financial Secretary Jane Ellison addresses the HMRC Annual Conference....

Professor Anil Kashyap appointed to the Financial Policy Committee

Professor Anil Kashyap appointed to the Financial Policy Committee

Thursday, 01 September 2016

Chancellor Philip Hammond announces the appointment of "leading expert on financial risk" Professor Anil Kashyap to the Financial Policy Committee (FP...

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New government advice allowance to make retirement planning easier

New government advice allowance to make retirement planning easier

Tuesday, 30 August 2016

A consultation seeking views on the pensions advice allowance has been launched....

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Office of Tax Simplification: new board members announced

Office of Tax Simplification: new board members announced

Thursday, 25 August 2016

The new additions will bring "valuable skills, expertise and experience" says OTS chair....

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Soft Drinks Industry Levy: 12 things you should know

Soft Drinks Industry Levy: 12 things you should know

Wednesday, 17 August 2016

The Soft Drinks Industry Levy is a key part of the government’s childhood obesity strategy, and was first announced at Budget 2016. Here's how it work...

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Chancellor Philip Hammond guarantees EU funding beyond date UK leaves the EU

Chancellor Philip Hammond guarantees EU funding beyond date UK leaves the EU

Friday, 12 August 2016

British businesses and universities will have certainty over future funding and should continue to bid for competitive EU funds while the UK remains a...

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Sir Charles Bean nominated for appointment to the Office for Budget Responsibility

Sir Charles Bean nominated for appointment to the Office for Budget Responsibility

Thursday, 11 August 2016

Chancellor Philip Hammond nominates Sir Charles Bean for appointment to the OBR's Budget Responsibility Committee....

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Local people a step closer to unlocking up to a billion in shale gas revenues

Local people a step closer to unlocking up to a billion in shale gas revenues

Monday, 08 August 2016

Consultation into the delivery methods and priorities for the Shale Wealth Fund launched....

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World first “masala” bond launches on London Stock Exchange

World first “masala” bond launches on London Stock Exchange

Monday, 01 August 2016

First ever offshore rupee-denominated “masala” bond listed by an Indian company....

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Business Banking Insight website seeks to enhance competition and transparency in the banking sector

Business Banking Insight website seeks to enhance competition and transparency in the banking sector

Thursday, 28 July 2016

New website will help ensure that Britain’s businesses and consumers can benefit from high quality banking products and services....

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Britain’s pension revolution goes from strength to strength

Britain’s pension revolution goes from strength to strength

Thursday, 28 July 2016

Hundreds of thousands of savers take advantage of the government’s landmark pension freedoms....

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£344 million London City Airport expansion hailed by Chancellor

£344 million London City Airport expansion hailed by Chancellor

Wednesday, 27 July 2016

London City Airport expansion will create 1,600 airport jobs and potentially add £1.5 billion to the UK economy by 2025. ...

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Northern Powerhouse minister begins first tour since appointment

Northern Powerhouse minister begins first tour since appointment

Tuesday, 26 July 2016

Northern Powerhouse minister Andrew Percy and Lord O’Neill reaffirm the government’s commitment to building a Northern Powerhouse. ...

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"Good governments are always looking to reform" says Chief Secretary to the Treasury David Gauke

Monday, 25 July 2016

Speaking to think tank Reform, Chief Secretary to the Treasury David Gauke addressed improving government efficiency and encouraging innovation....

FinTech Bridge established between the UK and the Republic of Korea

FinTech Bridge established between the UK and the Republic of Korea

Friday, 22 July 2016

New FinTech bridge will support international expansion of UK and Korean FinTech firms....

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Chancellor to promote British business opportunities in China

Chancellor to promote British business opportunities in China

Thursday, 21 July 2016

New Chancellor, Philip Hammond visits China to promote Britain as one of the best places in the world to invest and do business with....

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LIBOR fines to be used to support military charities and Royal Voluntary Service

LIBOR fines to be used to support military charities and Royal Voluntary Service

Tuesday, 12 July 2016

Veterans, Special Forces and a charity supported by Jo Cox MP to benefit from £14.4 million funding from banking fines....

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Women in Finance Charter signatories event: City Minister's speech

Women in Finance Charter signatories event: City Minister's speech

Monday, 11 July 2016

Harriett Baldwin's speech at an event to celebrate the signing of the Women in Finance Charter by 72 organisations from the financial sector. ...

Chancellor kickstarts work on building stronger economic and trade relationships with Britain’s closest international partners

Chancellor kickstarts work on building stronger economic and trade relationships with Britain’s closest international partners

Monday, 11 July 2016

New York visit marks first in a series over the next two weeks including China and Singapore....

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72 firms sign up to new Charter to link City bonuses to the appointment of senior women

72 firms sign up to new Charter to link City bonuses to the appointment of senior women

Monday, 11 July 2016

Major financial services firms sign up to a new government Charter designed to improve gender diversity in senior positions within the sector. ...

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Statement from the Chancellor and international investment banks on London as a world leading financial centre

Statement from the Chancellor and international investment banks on London as a world leading financial centre

Thursday, 07 July 2016

Joint statement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, and leaders of international investment banks released on 7 July 2016. ...

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Public sector pay awards for 2016 17

Public sector pay awards for 2016 17

Wednesday, 06 July 2016

Pay awards for school teachers and police officers set out by government. ...

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