Home Contact About

Government news, all in one place

Topics:

Financial Services

13 articles

Showing 1-30

Free AI training for all, as government and industry programme expands to provide 10 million workers with key AI skills by 2030

Free AI training for all, as government and industry programme expands to provide 10 million workers with key AI skills by 2030

Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Every adult in the UK is eligible to take free, newly benchmarked courses to gain practical AI skills for work – as the joint government and industry ...

Read More → press_release
Pubs and Live Music Venues Relief

Pubs and Live Music Venues Relief

Tuesday, 27 January 2026

In 2026-27, all pubs and live music venues will benefit from a 15% business rates relief on top of the support announced at Budget 2025. Their bills w...

Read More → news_story
Government announces support package that backs British pubs

Government announces support package that backs British pubs

Tuesday, 27 January 2026

The Chancellor is backing British pubs with a major support package, as the government recognises the challenges facing the industry and the vital rol...

Read More → press_release
Reeves gets deals done at Davos

Reeves gets deals done at Davos

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

Votes of confidence in the UK economy as Chancellor secures £1.5 billion in major new private investments ...

Read More → news_story
AI Champions appointed to help City safely seize AI opportunities

AI Champions appointed to help City safely seize AI opportunities

Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Two leading industry figures have been appointed to spearhead the rollout of artificial intelligence in financial services, as the government doubles ...

Read More → news_story
Families to save in biggest home upgrade plan in British history

Families to save in biggest home upgrade plan in British history

Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Government launches 'Warm Homes Plan' to upgrade the nation's homes, help families cut their energy bills, and tackle fuel poverty....

Read More → press_release
Reeves tells Davos: Britain is the best place in the world to invest

Reeves tells Davos: Britain is the best place in the world to invest

Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Ministers to highlight government focus on stability and certainty in a volatile world ...

Read More → news_story
Expert teams to scruitinise public service inefficiencies and waste

Expert teams to scruitinise public service inefficiencies and waste

Monday, 19 January 2026

Wasteful duplication in government to be rooted out through new sweeping reviews....

Read More → press_release
CMA regulatory review aims to ease the burden on businesses

CMA regulatory review aims to ease the burden on businesses

Monday, 19 January 2026

Consultation launched on whether to remove market remedies, which could benefit more than 10,000 businesses....

Read More → press_release
Northern Powerhouse Rail to drive biggest travel upgrade in the North in a generation

Northern Powerhouse Rail to drive biggest travel upgrade in the North in a generation

Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Government announces the biggest transformation to travel in the North in a generation as the Chancellor sets out new Northern Growth Strategy and pro...

Read More → press_release
Chancellor appoints Business Adviser

Chancellor appoints Business Adviser

Monday, 12 January 2026

Katie Martin has been appointed as Business Adviser to the Chancellor of the Exchequer....

Read More → news_story
Black cabs backed with fairer tax system

Black cabs backed with fairer tax system

Friday, 02 January 2026

Today (Friday 2 January) online mini cab firms have been barred from illegitimately using a niche scheme to avoid tax....

Read More → news_story
Business investment boosted with new tax relief taking effect today

Business investment boosted with new tax relief taking effect today

Thursday, 01 January 2026

Businesses to receive boost to investment as a new first-year allowance takes effect today (Thursday 1 January), as the government continues its drive...

Read More → news_story
Outstanding contributions to the UK recognised in His Majesty The King’s New Year 2026 Overseas and International Honours list

Outstanding contributions to the UK recognised in His Majesty The King’s New Year 2026 Overseas and International Honours list

Monday, 29 December 2025

The New Year Overseas Honours list recognises the outstanding contribution of British nationals abroad or internationally....

Read More → press_release
The United Kingdom reaffirms its support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence, and unity of Somalia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom reaffirms its support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence, and unity of Somalia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 29 December 2025

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Somalia. ...

Read More → speech
Statement on Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank

Statement on Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank

Wednesday, 24 December 2025

Joint statement condemning the approval by the Israeli security cabinet of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank....

Read More → press_release
The UK stands firmly with the people of Venezuela in their pursuit of a democratic future: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK stands firmly with the people of Venezuela in their pursuit of a democratic future: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 23 December 2025

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Venezuela....

Read More → speech
We call on Iran to urgently lift its restrictions and fully cooperate with the IAEA: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We call on Iran to urgently lift its restrictions and fully cooperate with the IAEA: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 23 December 2025

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Iran....

Read More → speech
This resolution authorises AUSSOM to continue its essential role in strengthening stability and security in Somalia: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

This resolution authorises AUSSOM to continue its essential role in strengthening stability and security in Somalia: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 23 December 2025

Explanation of Vote by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Somalia....

Read More → speech
What are the changes to agricultural property relief?

What are the changes to agricultural property relief?

Tuesday, 23 December 2025

Reforms announced at Autumn Budget 2024 will help raise money to fix the public finances while protecting small family farms from unfairly high inheri...

Read More → news_story
Tax Minister and Bingo Association celebrate scrapping of Bingo Duty

Tax Minister and Bingo Association celebrate scrapping of Bingo Duty

Monday, 22 December 2025

Bingo clubs across Britain are celebrating the scrapping of bingo duty as UK tax minister Dan Tomlinson and the Bingo Association’s Paul Swindon joine...

Read More → news_story
Elections under the current circumstances in Myanmar risk provoking further violence: UK statement on Myanmar

Elections under the current circumstances in Myanmar risk provoking further violence: UK statement on Myanmar

Monday, 22 December 2025

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, on Myanmar....

Read More → speech
Chancellor announces date of Spring Forecast

Chancellor announces date of Spring Forecast

Monday, 22 December 2025

The Chancellor has asked the Office for Budget Responsibility to prepare forecast for 3 March 2026 ...

Read More → news_story
The warring parties must end the bloodshed in Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The warring parties must end the bloodshed in Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 22 December 2025

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Sudan. ...

Read More → speech
Libya’s political deadlock continues to deny its people the democratic choice, economic opportunity, and security they deserve: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Libya’s political deadlock continues to deny its people the democratic choice, economic opportunity, and security they deserve: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 19 December 2025

Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on Libya....

Read More → speech
Foreign Secretary Remarks at the Greek MFA

Foreign Secretary Remarks at the Greek MFA

Friday, 19 December 2025

Speaking alongside her Greek counterpart,  George Gerapetritis, and whilst being hosted by the Government of Greece, the Foreign Secretary delivered t...

Read More → speech
The UK strongly condemns the recent coup in Guinea Bissau and the attempted coup in Benin: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK strongly condemns the recent coup in Guinea Bissau and the attempted coup in Benin: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 19 December 2025

Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on West Africa and the Sahel....

Read More → speech
UK sanctions perpetrators of violence against civilians across Syria

UK sanctions perpetrators of violence against civilians across Syria

Friday, 19 December 2025

Individuals and organisations linked to violence against civilians throughout Syria are today sanctioned by the UK as it continues to pursue those res...

Read More → press_release
Dr Christian Turner CMG appointed as His Majesty’s Ambassador to the United States of America

Dr Christian Turner CMG appointed as His Majesty’s Ambassador to the United States of America

Thursday, 18 December 2025

The UK has today confirmed the appointment of Dr Christian Turner CMG to be the next British Ambassador to the United States of America....

Read More → press_release
The UN has a vital role to play in supporting Syria as it enters the second year of its political transition: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UN has a vital role to play in supporting Syria as it enters the second year of its political transition: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 18 December 2025

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria. ...

Read More → speech

Ministry of Defence Minister Pollard speech at ADS Annual Dinner 2026

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office The UK remains committed to supporting implementation of Resolution 2803 and forging a peaceful future for Israelis and Palestinians: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency MHRA issues new guidance for people using mental health apps and technologies

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Demolition of UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem: joint statement

Environment Agency Environment Agency warns of ongoing flood risk in Somerset and Dorset

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Liz Kendall’s speech at Bloomberg

Ministry of Justice Joint Statement on the United Kingdom-Italian Republic Bilateral Justice Relationship

Ministry of Defence Search for Britain’s next defence unicorn kicks off with new £20 million fund

Low Pay Commission Low Pay Commission regional visits 2026

UK Health Security Agency Could sleep app data help identify respiratory disease trends in England?

Share This


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