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The Hut Group plan to invest £100 million over 3 years creating 2,000 new jobs in the north west

The Hut Group plan to invest £100 million over 3 years creating 2,000 new jobs in the north west

Friday, 09 January 2015

Prime Minister and Chancellor welcome creation of 2,000 jobs over 3 years, following 400 jobs created at The Hut Group in 2014....

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New jobs at Lancashire biscuit manufacturer welcomed by Chancellor

New jobs at Lancashire biscuit manufacturer welcomed by Chancellor

Thursday, 08 January 2015

Chancellor visits Lancashire-based biscuit manufacturer Farmhouse Biscuits to welcome news that it expects to create up to 20 new jobs in 2015....

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Hanson brickworks in Accrington restarts production after 7 years

Hanson brickworks in Accrington restarts production after 7 years

Thursday, 08 January 2015

Prime Minister and Chancellor visit Hanson brickworks in Accrington as the company relight the kiln after 7 years....

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Birmingham's fast growing financial services businesses visited by the Economic Secretary

Birmingham's fast growing financial services businesses visited by the Economic Secretary

Thursday, 08 January 2015

City Minister Andrea Leadsom visits the offices of Deutsche Bank, TSB and Al Rayan in Birmingham to see first-hand the city’s successful banking secto...

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Chancellor on the long term economic plan for the north west

Chancellor on the long term economic plan for the north west

Thursday, 08 January 2015

Chancellor talks through the six-point long term economic plan for the north-west....

Long term economic plan for the north west set out by Prime Minister and Chancellor

Long term economic plan for the north west set out by Prime Minister and Chancellor

Thursday, 08 January 2015

More jobs, better transport connections, science investment and a better quality of life are at the heart of the long term economic plan for the north...

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New basic fee free bank accounts to help millions manage their money

New basic fee free bank accounts to help millions manage their money

Wednesday, 07 January 2015

Government secures landmark deal with the big banks on basic bank accounts - ending fees for failed payments....

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Andrea Leadsom on the role of the insurance industry

Andrea Leadsom on the role of the insurance industry

Wednesday, 07 January 2015

Economic Secretary, Andrea Leadsom on the role of the insurance industry in the UK economy....

Double the staff and quadruple the profits. A British success story in Shropshire

Double the staff and quadruple the profits. A British success story in Shropshire

Friday, 02 January 2015

Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne visits LVS Small Plastic Parts Ltd in Telford....

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Chancellor meets with employees at growing science innovator LGC in Teddington

Chancellor meets with employees at growing science innovator LGC in Teddington

Friday, 02 January 2015

Chancellor meets with employees at growing science innovator LGC in Teddington...

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Government boost to get kids saving at Christmas

Government boost to get kids saving at Christmas

Wednesday, 31 December 2014

Savings clubs pilot programme to be funded to help children develop good financial habits at a young age....

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Chancellor confirms manipulation of key FOREX benchmark to be made a criminal offence

Chancellor confirms manipulation of key FOREX benchmark to be made a criminal offence

Monday, 22 December 2014

Chancellor confirms government will extend legislation put in place to regulate LIBOR to cover seven further financial benchmarks....

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VAT on WWI memorial charity single waived by government

VAT on WWI memorial charity single waived by government

Friday, 19 December 2014

This will be funded by fines levied on banks for abusing the Libor system, which the government has earmarked for military good causes....

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Government gets further £1.36 billion of taxpayers’ money back from Icesave collapse

Government gets further £1.36 billion of taxpayers’ money back from Icesave collapse

Thursday, 18 December 2014

85% of the government's total claim from the collapse of Icesave has now been recovered....

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Government makes recommendations to strengthen financial regulators’ enforcement decisions

Government makes recommendations to strengthen financial regulators’ enforcement decisions

Thursday, 18 December 2014

Recommendations published to ensure financial regulators continue to make fair, transparent and efficient enforcement decisions....

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Martin Taylor and Donald Kohn re appointed to Financial Policy Committee

Martin Taylor and Donald Kohn re appointed to Financial Policy Committee

Wednesday, 17 December 2014

David Miles’ second term also extended, as announced by the Chancellor. ...

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Government to sell part of its remaining shareholding in Lloyds through a trading plan.

Government to sell part of its remaining shareholding in Lloyds through a trading plan.

Wednesday, 17 December 2014

Chancellor announces plan to sell more of the government’s shareholding in Lloyds Banking Group....

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George Osborne's speech to the Economic Club of New York

George Osborne's speech to the Economic Club of New York

Monday, 15 December 2014

The Chancellor sets out his three crucial elements of a successful economic recovery plan....

Updated Charter for Budget Responsibility

Updated Charter for Budget Responsibility

Monday, 15 December 2014

An updated Charter for Budget Responsibility has been published and laid before Parliament....

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‘Pensioner’ bonds will pay the best available interest rates

‘Pensioner’ bonds will pay the best available interest rates

Friday, 12 December 2014

Chancellor visits Eastleigh to announce that government’s 65 plus bonds will pay savers the best available interest rates....

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£1m boost to keep Great Western Air Ambulance flying announced

£1m boost to keep Great Western Air Ambulance flying announced

Friday, 12 December 2014

Chancellor visits the Great Western Air Ambulance in Bristol, following a pledge of £1 million towards running the service’s helicopter....

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Stamp duty reform accelerates hundreds of new homes for Southampton

Stamp duty reform accelerates hundreds of new homes for Southampton

Friday, 12 December 2014

Crest Nicholson say that government’s reform to stamp duty has given it the confidence to bring forward next phase of development at Centenary Quay...

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£130m Help for the High Street

£130m Help for the High Street

Friday, 12 December 2014

29,000 retail premises in south-west to benefit from £1,500 cash boost....

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Boost for UK research and innovation

Boost for UK research and innovation

Friday, 12 December 2014

Chancellor visits Bath-based engineering firm to see how R&D tax credits support innovation – as Autumn Statement increases generosity of scheme....

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Next step in Scottish government bonds

Next step in Scottish government bonds

Friday, 12 December 2014

Being able to issue bonds will give the Scottish government additional source funding as part of its new tax and borrowing powers....

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Childcare Business Grant expanded

Childcare Business Grant expanded

Thursday, 11 December 2014

Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury visits Catford nursery following expansion of Childcare Business Grant scheme. ...

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Carillion creates 5,000 new construction apprentices

Carillion creates 5,000 new construction apprentices

Thursday, 11 December 2014

Follows Autumn Statement announcement ending National Insurance contributions for apprentices under 25....

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£4 million for Virgin Money Foundation announced by Chancellor   in a boost for north east charities

£4 million for Virgin Money Foundation announced by Chancellor in a boost for north east charities

Thursday, 11 December 2014

Government to provide £4 million over four years to the new Virgin Money Foundation....

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Northern Powerhouse: Chancellor announces £20 million science investment in Newcastle

Northern Powerhouse: Chancellor announces £20 million science investment in Newcastle

Thursday, 11 December 2014

Chancellor visits Newcastle University, following his announcement of £20 million funding for a new innovation centre for ageing....

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Bank of England proposals to bolster transparency and accountability welcomed by Chancellor

Bank of England proposals to bolster transparency and accountability welcomed by Chancellor

Thursday, 11 December 2014

Chancellor welcomes Mark Carney’s proposals to strengthen transparency and accountability of the Bank of England....

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