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Sir John Armitt reappointed as Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission

Sir John Armitt reappointed as Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission

Tuesday, 10 January 2023

The Chancellor has reappointed Sir John Armitt as the Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission ...

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US Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen’s Meeting with Finance Ministers from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom

US Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen’s Meeting with Finance Ministers from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom

Tuesday, 10 January 2023

Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s Meeting with Finance Ministers from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom...

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The government unveils new “Energy Bills Discount Scheme” for businesses

The government unveils new “Energy Bills Discount Scheme” for businesses

Monday, 09 January 2023

The government announces the new “Energy Bills Discount Scheme” for UK businesses, charities, and the public sector from April....

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David Woodward appointed to the National Savings & Investments Board

David Woodward appointed to the National Savings & Investments Board

Monday, 09 January 2023

David Woodward has been appointed as a non-executive director to the board of the National Savings & Investments bank (NS&I), the Economic Secretary a...

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Randall Kroszner appointed to the Financial Policy Committee

Randall Kroszner appointed to the Financial Policy Committee

Wednesday, 21 December 2022

Randall Kroszner has been appointed as an external member of the Financial Policy Committee, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, has announc...

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HM Treasury and the Ministry of Finance of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia sign new MoU on Financial Services

HM Treasury and the Ministry of Finance of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia sign new MoU on Financial Services

Wednesday, 21 December 2022

The Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Minister of Finance of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on financial ser...

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Government extends Mortgage Guarantee Scheme

Government extends Mortgage Guarantee Scheme

Tuesday, 20 December 2022

The Mortgage Guarantee Scheme will be extended by a year to the end of December 2023, helping people with 5% deposits on to the property ladder...

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Government announces six month extension to alcohol duty freeze

Government announces six month extension to alcohol duty freeze

Monday, 19 December 2022

The freeze to UK alcohol duty rates has been extended six months to 1 August 2023, the government announced today (19 December 2022)....

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Industry experts appointed to accelerate development of future tech as Chancellor sets out vision for 21st century Silicon Valleys

Industry experts appointed to accelerate development of future tech as Chancellor sets out vision for 21st century Silicon Valleys

Sunday, 18 December 2022

Five leading industry experts have been appointed to help accelerate the development and deployment of emerging technologies in key UK growth sectors....

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UK Government supports developing countries to build nature positive economies

UK Government supports developing countries to build nature positive economies

Thursday, 15 December 2022

The UK government has committed £7.2 million to a new Nature Positive Economy programme....

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Readout of the Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt’s roundtable with the oil and gas industry

Readout of the Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt’s roundtable with the oil and gas industry

Friday, 09 December 2022

The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt heard directly from oil and gas companies in a Fiscal Forum meeting in Edinburgh this morning (9 December)....

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Edinburgh Reforms  hail next chapter for UK Financial Services

Edinburgh Reforms hail next chapter for UK Financial Services

Friday, 09 December 2022

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt today unveiled the “Edinburgh Reforms” of UK financial services – over 30 regulatory reforms to unlock investm...

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Mortgage lenders' commitments to borrowers

Mortgage lenders' commitments to borrowers

Wednesday, 07 December 2022

Today, 7th December, the Chancellor met with major lenders, Martin Lewis, and the FCA to discuss how lenders can support those who may encounter probl...

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UK and allies announce price cap of $60 on Russian Oil

UK and allies announce price cap of $60 on Russian Oil

Friday, 02 December 2022

The Price Cap Coalition of the G7, the European Union and Australia have set a cap on seaborne Russian crude oil at $60....

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Speech by the Economic Secretary, Andrew Griffith MP, at TheCityUK’s National Conference in Edinburgh

Speech by the Economic Secretary, Andrew Griffith MP, at TheCityUK’s National Conference in Edinburgh

Thursday, 01 December 2022

The Economic Secretary, Andrew Griffith MP, spoke at TheCityUK’s National Conference in Edinburgh....

Three Hundreds of Chiltern

Three Hundreds of Chiltern

Thursday, 01 December 2022

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has this day appointed Rosemary Elizabeth Cooper to be Steward and Bailiff of the Three Hundreds of Chiltern. ...

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Agreement with Singapore opens new fintech market for UK businesses

Agreement with Singapore opens new fintech market for UK businesses

Friday, 25 November 2022

The UK and Singapore have agreed a new MoU boosting fintech trade and cooperation at their 7th Financial Dialogue in Singapore today (25 November)....

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UK and Singapore deepen collaboration in FinTech and   strengthen financial cooperation

UK and Singapore deepen collaboration in FinTech and strengthen financial cooperation

Friday, 25 November 2022

HM Treasury and Monetary Authority of Singapore joint statement on the seventh meeting of the UK-Singapore Financial Dialogue. ...

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Autumn Finance Bill 2022 published

Autumn Finance Bill 2022 published

Tuesday, 22 November 2022

The Autumn Finance Bill 2022 was published today (22 November 2022), legislating for a key tax changes announced by the Chancellor at last week’s Autu...

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Welsh Secretary responds to Chancellor's Autumn Statement

Welsh Secretary responds to Chancellor's Autumn Statement

Monday, 21 November 2022

David TC Davies says the UK Government is committed to tackling inflation, creating economic stability and targeting help to those who need it most....

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The Autumn Statement 2022 speech

The Autumn Statement 2022 speech

Thursday, 17 November 2022

The Autumn Statement 2022 speech as delivered by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. ...

Chancellor delivers plan for stability, growth and public services

Chancellor delivers plan for stability, growth and public services

Thursday, 17 November 2022

The Chancellor has today (Thursday 17th November) announced his Autumn Statement, aiming to restore stability to the economy, protect high-quality pub...

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Manor of Northstead: Kate Green

Manor of Northstead: Kate Green

Thursday, 10 November 2022

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has this day appointed Katherine Anne Green to be Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northstead....

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UK sanctions on Russia top £18 billion for the first time

UK sanctions on Russia top £18 billion for the first time

Thursday, 10 November 2022

New figures reveal the full effect of UK sanctions on Russia...

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COP27 Finance Day: Building resilience for countries hit by natural disasters

COP27 Finance Day: Building resilience for countries hit by natural disasters

Wednesday, 09 November 2022

Today (09/11/22), Exchequer Secretary James Cartlidge, will set out how innovative new loan agreements will support countries most vulnerable to the e...

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Reversal of National Insurance Increase takes effect today

Reversal of National Insurance Increase takes effect today

Sunday, 06 November 2022

From today (6 November) the 1.25% point cut to National Insurance rates for employees and employers takes effect across the UK....

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HM Treasury supports Private Members' Bill on Co operatives, Mutuals, and Friendly Societies

HM Treasury supports Private Members' Bill on Co operatives, Mutuals, and Friendly Societies

Friday, 04 November 2022

HM Treasury is supporting Sir Mark Hendrick's Private Members' Bill on Co-operatives, Mutuals, and Friendly Societies....

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UK government bans services enabling the transport of Russian oil

UK government bans services enabling the transport of Russian oil

Thursday, 03 November 2022

New legislation introduced today (3rd November) will prevent countries from using the UK’s services to transport Russian oil...

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Three Hundreds of Chiltern

Three Hundreds of Chiltern

Friday, 21 October 2022

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has this day appointed Christian John Patrick Matheson to be Steward and Bailiff of the Three Hundreds of Chiltern....

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Joint statement of the Financial Provisions Specialised Committee   18 October 2022

Joint statement of the Financial Provisions Specialised Committee 18 October 2022

Tuesday, 18 October 2022

Coordinated statement from the European Commission and the UK outlining discussions at the most recent Specialised Committee on Financial Provisions ...

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