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Speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rushi Sunak, on the future relationship between the UK and Switzerland on financial services

Speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rushi Sunak, on the future relationship between the UK and Switzerland on financial services

Tuesday, 30 June 2020

Speech by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, on the UK and Switzerland’s commitment to develop a mutual recognition agreement on financial serv...

More firms can now benefit from the Future Fund

More firms can now benefit from the Future Fund

Monday, 29 June 2020

More start-ups and innovative firms will be able to apply for investment from the government’s Future Fund from today (Tuesday 30 June)....

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Regulatory reforms in Financial Services

Regulatory reforms in Financial Services

Tuesday, 23 June 2020

Details on the UK’s continued commitment to high regulatory standards for the financial services sector post-EU withdrawal have been published today....

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Over 40 new firms commit to promoting gender diversity in financial services

Over 40 new firms commit to promoting gender diversity in financial services

Monday, 22 June 2020

Over 40 new companies have signed up to the Women In Finance charter, which aims to promote gender diversity in Financial Services, the City Minister ...

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Chief Executive of the Financial Conduct Authority

Chief Executive of the Financial Conduct Authority

Monday, 22 June 2020

The Chancellor has today (22 June) announced that Nikhil Rathi will be the new Chief Executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)....

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Chancellor urges nation to support their high streets

Chancellor urges nation to support their high streets

Saturday, 20 June 2020

Rishi Sunak urges the nation to back their high street and shop safely....

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Joint Call of Finance Ministers of the Five Eyes Nations

Joint Call of Finance Ministers of the Five Eyes Nations

Friday, 19 June 2020

The call took place on 18 June 2020....

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Self employed new parents can claim support grant

Self employed new parents can claim support grant

Tuesday, 16 June 2020

Further details of the change for self-employed parents will be set out by the start of July in published guidance. ...

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Jonathan Hall appointed to the Financial Policy Committee

Jonathan Hall appointed to the Financial Policy Committee

Tuesday, 16 June 2020

Jonathan Hall has been appointed as an external member of the Financial Policy Committee (FPC), the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak has annou...

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Sir Christopher Kelly reappointed as a non executive member of the Office for Budget Responsibility

Sir Christopher Kelly reappointed as a non executive member of the Office for Budget Responsibility

Tuesday, 16 June 2020

The Chancellor has reappointed Sir Christopher Kelly as a non-executive member of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR)....

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Chancellor visits one of thousands of shops set to open on Monday

Chancellor visits one of thousands of shops set to open on Monday

Monday, 15 June 2020

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak visited a Waterstones in London to see some of the measures they’ve put in place to ensure they are ready to welcome custom...

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Reservists returning to civilian work eligible for government support schemes

Reservists returning to civilian work eligible for government support schemes

Sunday, 14 June 2020

Military reservists will be able to access the government’s self employment scheme and those returning to work in the coming months will be eligible f...

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Figures show UK Government supporting incomes across all nations during coronavirus

Figures show UK Government supporting incomes across all nations during coronavirus

Thursday, 11 June 2020

The UK Government’s unprecedented package of coronavirus support is protecting incomes across every nation of the United Kingdom, according to statist...

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Almost £38 million support package for debt advice providers helping people affected by Coronavirus

Almost £38 million support package for debt advice providers helping people affected by Coronavirus

Monday, 08 June 2020

Funding for debt advice providers to help people affected by Coronavirus....

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Parents returning to work after extended leave eligible for furlough

Parents returning to work after extended leave eligible for furlough

Monday, 08 June 2020

People on paternity and maternity leave who return to work in the coming months will be eligible for the government’s furlough scheme, HM Treasury ann...

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Chancellor announces Richard Hughes as preferred Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility

Chancellor announces Richard Hughes as preferred Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility

Friday, 05 June 2020

The Chancellor today (5 June) announced Richard Hughes as his preferred candidate for the Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR)....

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Chancellor shops at outdoor market marking first step in plan to reopen economy

Chancellor shops at outdoor market marking first step in plan to reopen economy

Monday, 01 June 2020

The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, met some of the traders returning to their market stalls today (1 June) as part of the government’s plan to gradually reo...

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Chancellor's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 29 May 2020

Chancellor's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 29 May 2020

Friday, 29 May 2020

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak gave the 29 May 2020 daily press briefing on the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. ...

Chancellor extends Self Employment Support Scheme and confirms furlough next steps

Chancellor extends Self Employment Support Scheme and confirms furlough next steps

Friday, 29 May 2020

The government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme will be extended, giving more security to individuals whose livelihoods are adversely affected ...

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Ian Ackerley reappointed as NS&I Chief Executive

Ian Ackerley reappointed as NS&I Chief Executive

Wednesday, 27 May 2020

Ian Ackerley reappointed as Chief Executive of NS&I for a three year term. ...

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Coronavirus sick pay scheme opens for applications

Coronavirus sick pay scheme opens for applications

Monday, 25 May 2020

Small businesses and employers across the UK who have paid statutory sick pay to staff taking coronavirus-related leave will be able to claim back the...

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Help with mortgages to continue for homeowners affected by Coronavirus

Help with mortgages to continue for homeowners affected by Coronavirus

Friday, 22 May 2020

Homeowners struggling to pay their mortgage due to Coronavirus will be able to extend their mortgage payment holiday for a further three months, or st...

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Government to give VAT from donated PPE to healthcare charities

Government to give VAT from donated PPE to healthcare charities

Thursday, 21 May 2020

VAT collected on donated personal protective equipment will be given to charities supporting the NHS and care workers, the government announced today ...

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Future Fund launches today

Future Fund launches today

Wednesday, 20 May 2020

The government’s £500 million Future Fund opens for applications today (Wednesday 20 May) with innovative and high-growth British businesses able to s...

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Joint statement following the first meeting of the Financial Provisions Specialised Committee   19 May 2020

Joint statement following the first meeting of the Financial Provisions Specialised Committee 19 May 2020

Tuesday, 19 May 2020

Joint statement between the UK Government and European Commission following the meeting of the Financial Provisions Specialised Committee on 19 May....

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Larger businesses to benefit from loans of up to £200 million

Larger businesses to benefit from loans of up to £200 million

Tuesday, 19 May 2020

Government extends maximum loan size available through the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme from £50 million to £200 million....

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Statement on infraction proceedings on VAT treatment of certain commodity derivatives trading

Statement on infraction proceedings on VAT treatment of certain commodity derivatives trading

Friday, 15 May 2020

A statement from HM Treasury regarding the European Commission’s notification of infraction proceedings on the UK’s VAT treatment of certain commodity...

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Applications for Self Employment Income Support Scheme open early

Applications for Self Employment Income Support Scheme open early

Wednesday, 13 May 2020

The government’s world-leading scheme to support the self-employed has today opened for claims – weeks ahead of schedule....

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Government to support businesses through Trade Credit Insurance guarantee

Government to support businesses through Trade Credit Insurance guarantee

Wednesday, 13 May 2020

Businesses with supply chains which rely on Trade Credit Insurance and who are experiencing difficulties maintaining cover due to Coronavirus will get...

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Chancellor extends furlough scheme until October

Chancellor extends furlough scheme until October

Monday, 11 May 2020

The government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will remain open until the end of October, the Chancellor announced today (Tuesday 12 May 2020)....

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