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Economic Secretary speech to Equifax Spark 2019 Conference

Economic Secretary speech to Equifax Spark 2019 Conference

Thursday, 16 May 2019

The Economic Secretary to the Treasury, John Glen, delivered a speech on the role of technology in the future of financial services....

Ending low pay top of Chancellor's agenda in meeting with unions and industry

Ending low pay top of Chancellor's agenda in meeting with unions and industry

Thursday, 09 May 2019

Discussions on how to end low pay for hardworking people will be held in Downing Street today (9 May). ...

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Oil and gas fiscal forum returns to Aberdeen for the second year for talks on decommissioning

Oil and gas fiscal forum returns to Aberdeen for the second year for talks on decommissioning

Friday, 03 May 2019

The oil and gas fiscal forum took place on 2 May, 2019....

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Cash here to stay as government commits to protecting access

Cash here to stay as government commits to protecting access

Thursday, 02 May 2019

Current make-up of UK’s coins and notes will be maintained for years to come...

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International FinTech Conference: Philip Hammond Speech

International FinTech Conference: Philip Hammond Speech

Tuesday, 30 April 2019

The International FinTech Conference speech in full, delivered on 30 April, 2019....

Belt and Road Forum: Philip Hammond's speech

Belt and Road Forum: Philip Hammond's speech

Friday, 26 April 2019

The Belt and Road Forum speech in full, delivered on 26 April, 2019....

Economic talks to further strengthen UK China relations

Economic talks to further strengthen UK China relations

Thursday, 25 April 2019

The tenth Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD) between the UK and China will be held in June in London, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammo...

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Chancellor launches search for next Governor of the Bank of England

Chancellor launches search for next Governor of the Bank of England

Wednesday, 24 April 2019

The process to appoint the next Governor of the Bank of England commences....

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Dan Labbad appointed as the next Chief Executive of The Crown Estate

Dan Labbad appointed as the next Chief Executive of The Crown Estate

Sunday, 21 April 2019

Dan Labbad will take up his new position as Chief Executive of The Crown Estate on 1 January 2020....

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Extra £200 million backing for British business

Extra £200 million backing for British business

Wednesday, 17 April 2019

High-flying firms across the UK will benefit from a further £200 million of government support to ensure that innovative British firms can access the ...

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Professor Anil Kashyap and Michael Saunders reappointed to Bank of England Policy Committees

Professor Anil Kashyap and Michael Saunders reappointed to Bank of England Policy Committees

Friday, 12 April 2019

The Chancellor today (12 April) announced the reappointment of 2 members of the Bank of England Policy Committees. ...

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ONS funding boost for measuring the new economy

ONS funding boost for measuring the new economy

Thursday, 11 April 2019

The ONS will receive £9 million to develop cutting-edge methodologies to measure the UK economy....

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Chancellor calls for international action on sustainable global growth

Chancellor calls for international action on sustainable global growth

Thursday, 11 April 2019

The Chancellor Philip Hammond will focus on sustainable growth and climate change at the annual IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings....

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Six figure taxpayer funded public sector exit payments to end

Six figure taxpayer funded public sector exit payments to end

Wednesday, 10 April 2019

A consultation has been launched outlining how the government will introduce a £95,000 cap to stop huge exit payments when public sector workers leave...

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Millions to benefit from pay rise and tax cuts

Millions to benefit from pay rise and tax cuts

Friday, 05 April 2019

The new financial year starts this week, with around 35 tax, benefit and pensions changes coming into effect....

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Exchequer Secretary speech: Charity Tax Group conference

Exchequer Secretary speech: Charity Tax Group conference

Thursday, 04 April 2019

The Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, Robert Jenrick, delivered a speech at the Charity Tax Group conference....

Loans sale to return £4.9 billion to UK taxpayers

Loans sale to return £4.9 billion to UK taxpayers

Tuesday, 02 April 2019

The Chancellor has announced a £4.9 billion sale of loans acquired by the taxpayer during the financial crisis. ...

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Independent inquiry into events at London Capital & Finance announced

Independent inquiry into events at London Capital & Finance announced

Monday, 01 April 2019

An independent investigation into events at London Capital & Finance (LC&F) and the circumstances surrounding them has been ordered by the City Minist...

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April tax changes 2019: changes for you

April tax changes 2019: changes for you

Friday, 29 March 2019

When the new tax year starts in April, changes in the tax system will put more money in your pocket and help you keep more of your wages. Here’s infor...

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Government details scale of loan scheme tax avoidance

Government details scale of loan scheme tax avoidance

Tuesday, 26 March 2019

HM Treasury will publish a report on disguised remuneration schemes and government measures to tackle these arrangements....

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Annual Asian Business Awards 2019: Chancellor's speech

Annual Asian Business Awards 2019: Chancellor's speech

Friday, 22 March 2019

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond's speech at the Annual Asian Business Awards. ...

‘What should the Spending Review focus on?’: speech by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury

‘What should the Spending Review focus on?’: speech by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury

Tuesday, 19 March 2019

Onward speech from the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Elizabeth Truss, on the Spending Review....

Changes to the Financial Policy Committee

Changes to the Financial Policy Committee

Thursday, 14 March 2019

Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia will join the Bank of England's Financial Policy Committee in April 2020....

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Female representation in the City is rising thanks to Treasury Charter

Female representation in the City is rising thanks to Treasury Charter

Thursday, 14 March 2019

"HM Treasury’s Women in Finance Charter continues to play a leading role in improving the gender balance across the UK’s financial services sector", s...

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Spring Statement 2019: what you need to know

Spring Statement 2019: what you need to know

Wednesday, 13 March 2019

The Chancellor has presented his Spring Statement to Parliament – here's a summary of what he said....

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Spring Statement 2019: Philip Hammond's speech

Spring Statement 2019: Philip Hammond's speech

Wednesday, 13 March 2019

The Spring Statement speech in full (check against delivery)....

£100 million funding for police to tackle violent crime

£100 million funding for police to tackle violent crime

Wednesday, 13 March 2019

A further £100 million funding will be made available to police forces in the worst affected areas in England and Wales for knife and violent crime....

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Tech giants do not face enough competition – reducing consumer choice and innovation

Tech giants do not face enough competition – reducing consumer choice and innovation

Wednesday, 13 March 2019

An independent panel of experts says UK competition rules must be updated for the digital age....

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Exchequer Secretary speech: the Rose Review of female entrepreneurship

Exchequer Secretary speech: the Rose Review of female entrepreneurship

Friday, 08 March 2019

The Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, Robert Jenrick, delivered a speech at the Royal Bank of Scotland on the Rose Review....

Landmark review sparks action to boost number of female entrepreneurs

Landmark review sparks action to boost number of female entrepreneurs

Friday, 08 March 2019

Independent review finds huge untapped economic potential of female entrepreneurs going to waste and calls for action....

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