Government news, all in one place

HM Treasury

3106 articles

Showing 2041-2070

Britain issues western world’s first sovereign RMB bond, largest ever RMB bond by non Chinese issuer

Britain issues western world’s first sovereign RMB bond, largest ever RMB bond by non Chinese issuer

Tuesday, 14 October 2014

UK government successfully issues a sovereign bond in China's currency, the renminbi (RMB)....

Read More → news_story
Government creates further choice on pensions as reforms start legislative journey

Government creates further choice on pensions as reforms start legislative journey

Tuesday, 14 October 2014

Bill published which will change the tax rules to allow individuals aged 55 and above to access their defined contribution pension as they wish....

Read More → news_story
Government to hand regulator powers over key players to pave way for new payment methods for customers and more banking competition

Government to hand regulator powers over key players to pave way for new payment methods for customers and more banking competition

Tuesday, 14 October 2014

Major credit and debit card providers among the main ‘payment systems’ government proposes bringing under the scope of powerful new regulator....

Read More → news_story
U.S. and U.K. officials meet to discuss key components for the resolution of a global systemically important bank

U.S. and U.K. officials meet to discuss key components for the resolution of a global systemically important bank

Monday, 13 October 2014

Exercise designed to further understanding between U.S. and U.K. authorities in the event of the failure and resolution of a global systemically impor...

Read More → news_story
UK and India launch financial partnership

UK and India launch financial partnership

Friday, 10 October 2014

Making her first visit to India as the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Andrea Leadsom MP made the announcement during a speech in Mumbai....

Read More → news_story
Government kicks off first RMB bond deal

Government kicks off first RMB bond deal

Thursday, 09 October 2014

Three major banks have been appointed by the government following a fair and rigorous process to help deliver the planned sale of Britain’s RMB bond. ...

Read More → news_story
David Gauke's speech to the UK BioIndustry Association

David Gauke's speech to the UK BioIndustry Association

Tuesday, 07 October 2014

'You have a world-class sector - and we are working to build a world-class environment for you to grow and develop'. ...

Chancellor celebrates Help to Buy, which has helped 5,000 West Midlands families

Chancellor celebrates Help to Buy, which has helped 5,000 West Midlands families

Monday, 06 October 2014

Chancellor visits the Kings Rise housing development in Birmingham. ...

Read More → news_story
First deal supported by UK Export Finance’s direct lending facility announced

First deal supported by UK Export Finance’s direct lending facility announced

Monday, 06 October 2014

Chancellor announces landmark £75 million deal between Carillion and Dubai World Trade Centre. ...

Read More → news_story
Chancellor welcomes boost to Nottingham economy

Chancellor welcomes boost to Nottingham economy

Monday, 06 October 2014

Chancellor visits Alliance Boots to welcome their announcement that three new firms have moved to MediCity, helping boost the local economy....

Read More → news_story
Government takes further step to clamp down on aggressive tax planning

Government takes further step to clamp down on aggressive tax planning

Sunday, 05 October 2014

Clamp-down on use of ‘hybrid mismatches’ announced - a technique used by multinational companies to significantly reduce their tax bills....

Read More → news_story
£10m LIBOR boost to support emergency services

£10m LIBOR boost to support emergency services

Friday, 03 October 2014

LIBOR fines allocated to help support 200,000 emergency services personnel and volunteers....

Read More → news_story
Pension reforms: nine things you should know

Pension reforms: nine things you should know

Friday, 03 October 2014

We explain how the new system will work and what it means for you....

Read More → news_story
David Gauke's speech to the Securities Industry Conference

David Gauke's speech to the Securities Industry Conference

Friday, 03 October 2014

'The government has taken the right decisions to create a competitive tax system that encourages growth and investment', he explains. ...

Bank of England review confirms that Help to Buy supports responsible lending

Bank of England review confirms that Help to Buy supports responsible lending

Thursday, 02 October 2014

Bank of England Governor Mark Carney and the Financial Policy Committee (FPC) confirm that the government’s Help to Buy mortgage guarantee scheme, doe...

Read More → news_story
Chancellor abolishes 55% tax on pension funds at death

Chancellor abolishes 55% tax on pension funds at death

Monday, 29 September 2014

People with defined contribution pension savings will no longer have to worry about their pension savings being taxed at 55% on death. ...

Read More → news_story
LIBOR fine boost for wounded soldiers

LIBOR fine boost for wounded soldiers

Friday, 26 September 2014

Chancellor pledges £250,000 donation following his surprise visit to launch the Coldstream Guards three-day cycle ride from London to France....

Read More → news_story
Government consults on extending LIBOR powers to more financial benchmarks

Government consults on extending LIBOR powers to more financial benchmarks

Thursday, 25 September 2014

Consultation launched on extending the new legislation the government put in place to regulate LIBOR to cover further benchmarks....

Read More → news_story
Economic Secretary on foreign direct investment

Economic Secretary on foreign direct investment

Monday, 22 September 2014

Foreign direct investment is one of the UK's big success stories, says Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Andrea Leadsom....

Britain leads clamp down on international tax avoidance

Britain leads clamp down on international tax avoidance

Saturday, 20 September 2014

The UK is the first of 44 countries to formally commit to implementing the new country-by-country reporting template. ...

Read More → news_story
Government takes action to modernise 100 year old insurance industry rules

Government takes action to modernise 100 year old insurance industry rules

Monday, 15 September 2014

Insurance Bill introduced to Parliament....

Read More → news_story
Great Bonds with China: UK China dialogue opens economic opportunities as Britain issues first RMB debt

Great Bonds with China: UK China dialogue opens economic opportunities as Britain issues first RMB debt

Friday, 12 September 2014

Britain to become the first western country to issue a bond in China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB)....

Read More → news_story
UK government renminbi bond issuance

UK government renminbi bond issuance

Friday, 12 September 2014

UK government to issue the world’s first non-Chinese sovereign offshore renminbi bond....

Read More → news_story
Chancellor's speech to the first UK China Bilateral Investment Conference

Chancellor's speech to the first UK China Bilateral Investment Conference

Friday, 12 September 2014

The full text of Chancellor George Osborne's speech to the first UK-China Bilateral Investment Conference. ...

New £1 coin design competition opens

New £1 coin design competition opens

Friday, 12 September 2014

The Chancellor invites the nation to design the ‘tails’ side of new £1 coin. ...

Read More → news_story
Help to Buy: helping first time buyers onto the housing ladder

Help to Buy: helping first time buyers onto the housing ladder

Thursday, 11 September 2014

Official statistics show more than 48,000 people have bought a home through the scheme. ...

Read More → news_story
Northern Powerhouse science plans set out by Chancellor

Northern Powerhouse science plans set out by Chancellor

Wednesday, 10 September 2014

Ambitious proposals for a potential major new National Institute for Materials Research and Innovation welcomed....

Read More → news_story
Government considers options to improve the Landfill Communities Fund

Government considers options to improve the Landfill Communities Fund

Monday, 08 September 2014

The government will consider different options in consultation with landfill site operators, environmental bodies and their regulatory body. ...

Read More → news_story
Financial Secretary David Gauke meets Canadian finance minister to discuss joint action on tax matters

Financial Secretary David Gauke meets Canadian finance minister to discuss joint action on tax matters

Monday, 08 September 2014

Financial Secretary to the Treasury David Gauke’s meeting with Kerry-Lynne Findlay is the latest step in productive relationship between the two tax a...

Read More → news_story
Government extends freeze on rail fares to 2015

Government extends freeze on rail fares to 2015

Sunday, 07 September 2014

No regulated rail fares will rise by more than inflation in 2015 - with last year’s freeze this will save season ticket holders around £75 over 2014 a...

Read More → news_story

Share This


Enjoyed this? Why not share it with others if you've found it useful by using one of the tools below: