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Chancellor announces major progress in civil nuclear partnership between the UK and China at 7th Economic and Financial Dialogue

Chancellor announces major progress in civil nuclear partnership between the UK and China at 7th Economic and Financial Dialogue

Monday, 21 September 2015

The Chancellor George Osborne and Chinese Vice Premier Ma Kai today agreed major progress to enhance the UK-China civil nuclear partnership....

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Best of British culture to take China by storm

Best of British culture to take China by storm

Sunday, 20 September 2015

Chancellor unveils funding whilst in Beijing to open up some of the country’s best arts and culture to Chinese audiences. ...

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£2 billion support for Hinkley Point

£2 billion support for Hinkley Point

Sunday, 20 September 2015

Chancellor announces government guarantee for a new nuclear power station planned in Somerset, whilst on a five day tour of China....

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Chancellor to use China trip to boost global support for Northern Powerhouse

Chancellor to use China trip to boost global support for Northern Powerhouse

Friday, 18 September 2015

Chancellor George Osborne is set to use a week-long tour to showcase the best the North has to offer to Chinese investors. ...

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Chancellor to kick off week long China tour

Chancellor to kick off week long China tour

Friday, 18 September 2015

Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne aims to strengthen UK-China relations during a week-long tour starting this weekend. ...

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East of England’s contribution to the UK’s financial services industry hailed by Economic Secretary

East of England’s contribution to the UK’s financial services industry hailed by Economic Secretary

Thursday, 17 September 2015

Harriett Baldwin visits Norwich to see first-hand the contribution the region’s successful financial services sector makes to the UK economy. ...

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Economic Secretary to the Treasury announces next steps for Pension Wise

Economic Secretary to the Treasury announces next steps for Pension Wise

Wednesday, 16 September 2015

Harriett Baldwin announces Pension Wise will move to the Department for Work and Pensions. ...

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2 million switches in 2 years

2 million switches in 2 years

Tuesday, 15 September 2015

Economic Secretary celebrates 2 years of success for the Current Account Switch Service....

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Chancellor to waive VAT on Syria charity single

Chancellor to waive VAT on Syria charity single

Friday, 11 September 2015

The Chancellor will waive VAT on sales of Crowned House's charity single to benefit Save the Children's work in Syria and Europe....

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Chancellor: Employers must not be held to ransom by unions so they can keep country working

Chancellor: Employers must not be held to ransom by unions so they can keep country working

Thursday, 10 September 2015

Vital public services must be kept running during strikes by changing the law, says Chancellor George Osborne....

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'We'll pull out all the stops to keep the UK a world leading maritime centre', says Chief Secretary

'We'll pull out all the stops to keep the UK a world leading maritime centre', says Chief Secretary

Thursday, 10 September 2015

Greg Hands at London International Shipping Week....

Chancellor announces OBR forecast alongside the Spending Review

Chancellor announces OBR forecast alongside the Spending Review

Wednesday, 09 September 2015

Chancellor announces that there will be an Office for Budget Responsibility forecast alongside the Spending Review on Wednesday 25 November 2015. ...

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Help to Buy: helping nearly 120,000 buy a new home

Help to Buy: helping nearly 120,000 buy a new home

Wednesday, 09 September 2015

Help to Buy, has helped nearly 120,000 people achieve their aspiration of buying a new home since it was created, latest figures reveal....

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Train manufacturing officially returns to the North East

Train manufacturing officially returns to the North East

Friday, 04 September 2015

Hitachi opens a new £82 million facility in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham....

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Major boost to UK car industry

Major boost to UK car industry

Friday, 04 September 2015

Nissan announces £100 million investment to build the next phase of its Nissan Juke in Sunderland. ...

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Chancellor backs Robert Chote as Chair of Office for Budget Responsibility

Chancellor backs Robert Chote as Chair of Office for Budget Responsibility

Thursday, 03 September 2015

Ramsden Review recommends measures to strengthen OBR, supporting fiscal credibility. ...

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Yorkshire’s contribution to the UK’s financial services industry hailed by Economic Secretary

Yorkshire’s contribution to the UK’s financial services industry hailed by Economic Secretary

Thursday, 03 September 2015

Harriett Baldwin visits Leeds to see the contribution the city's successful financial services sector makes to the UK economy....

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65 Degrees North team praised by Chancellor

65 Degrees North team praised by Chancellor

Wednesday, 02 September 2015

British veterans welcomed to No11 to celebrate the world’s first ever unsupported crossing of the Greenland icecap by an amputee. ...

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North East’s contribution to the UK’s financial services industry hailed by Economic Secretary

North East’s contribution to the UK’s financial services industry hailed by Economic Secretary

Wednesday, 02 September 2015

Harriett Baldwin visits the North East to see first-hand the contribution the region’s successful financial services sector makes to the UK economy....

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North Sea oil and gas industry investment hailed by Chancellor

North Sea oil and gas industry investment hailed by Chancellor

Monday, 31 August 2015

£3 billion to be invested in the North Sea and its supply chain....

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£500 million for Faslane announced by Chancellor

£500 million for Faslane announced by Chancellor

Monday, 31 August 2015

HM Naval Base Clyde at Faslane receives £500 million to guarantee its future to at least 2067....

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Chancellor pledges £1 million for a new helicopter for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance

Chancellor pledges £1 million for a new helicopter for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance

Tuesday, 25 August 2015

New funding for Yorkshire Air Ambulance from banking fines....

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Chancellor praises Yorkshire poppies

Chancellor praises Yorkshire poppies

Tuesday, 25 August 2015

Chancellor visits the Yorkshire Sculpture Park to see the poppy sculpture at its first location on tour....

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7 ways the government’s making tax simpler for charities

7 ways the government’s making tax simpler for charities

Monday, 24 August 2015

The government is making it easier for charities to make the most of tax reliefs, so that more money can go to good causes. ...

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Lloyds share sales have now raised £14.5bn for the taxpayer

Lloyds share sales have now raised £14.5bn for the taxpayer

Monday, 24 August 2015

Government sells a further 1% shareholding in Lloyds Banking Group....

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Chancellor: We're backing British film industry

Chancellor: We're backing British film industry

Friday, 21 August 2015

Higher rate of film tax relief has been given the go ahead. ...

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Boost for south west business as enterprise zone confirmed

Boost for south west business as enterprise zone confirmed

Thursday, 20 August 2015

South west to benefit from its second government-backed enterprise zone - which will create hundreds of local jobs....

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First of its kind green Indian rupee bond launched in London

First of its kind green Indian rupee bond launched in London

Wednesday, 19 August 2015

3.15 billion rupee bond is the first green Indian rupee bond to be issued outside of India....

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Government begins sale of its shares in the Royal Bank of Scotland

Government begins sale of its shares in the Royal Bank of Scotland

Tuesday, 04 August 2015

Government sells approximately 5.4 per cent of the Royal Bank of Scotland, at 330p per share....

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UKFI advises Chancellor to begin selling part of government's shareholding in RBS

UKFI advises Chancellor to begin selling part of government's shareholding in RBS

Monday, 03 August 2015

UK Financial Investments (UKFI) has advised the Chancellor it would be appropriate to conduct the first sale of the government’s shareholding in RBS....

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