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Changes to the board of the Financial Conduct Authority announced

Changes to the board of the Financial Conduct Authority announced

Monday, 04 March 2019

The Economic Secretary to the Treasury has announced a new appointment to the board of the Financial Conduct Authority....

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Chief Secretary, Liz Truss toasts the flavour of success in Suffolk

Chief Secretary, Liz Truss toasts the flavour of success in Suffolk

Friday, 01 March 2019

Liz Truss regional visit to Felixstowe and Suffolk businesses....

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VAT recovery for financial services exports in a no deal scenario

VAT recovery for financial services exports in a no deal scenario

Friday, 01 March 2019

The government will allow companies to reclaim VAT on supplies of certain financial services made to the EU 27 in the event that the UK withdraws from...

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New university business partnerships to boost jobs and local economies

New university business partnerships to boost jobs and local economies

Thursday, 28 February 2019

Universities are being encouraged to partner with local businesses today (Thursday 28 February), as ministers launch a multi-million pound fund to sup...

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Chief Secretary: Enterprise Nation remarks

Chief Secretary: Enterprise Nation remarks

Wednesday, 27 February 2019

Comments from Chief Secretary to the Treasury at Enterprise Nation small business event...

Kathryn Cearns OBE appointed as new Chair of the Office of Tax Simplification

Kathryn Cearns OBE appointed as new Chair of the Office of Tax Simplification

Tuesday, 26 February 2019

Kathryn Cearns OBE will be the new Chair of the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS), commencing 18th March 2019. Kathryn succeeds Angela Knight CBE....

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Almost half a million new keys exchanged with Help to Buy

Almost half a million new keys exchanged with Help to Buy

Tuesday, 26 February 2019

Almost half a million completions have taken place since 2013 using one or more of the government’s Help to Buy schemes, new figures out today (26 Feb...

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Chancellor's speech at Make UK (EEF)

Chancellor's speech at Make UK (EEF)

Tuesday, 19 February 2019

Speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond MP, at Make UK's (EEF) annual dinner....

Government's asset management taskforce revamped

Government's asset management taskforce revamped

Monday, 18 February 2019

Five new members are joining the group at a crucial time for the asset management industry....

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Welsh goods exports spurred by state of the art manufacturing infrastructure

Welsh goods exports spurred by state of the art manufacturing infrastructure

Friday, 15 February 2019

Liz Truss attends Finance Ministers Quadrilateral meeting in Cardiff and visits local engineering firm....

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32 million people better off as key legislation passes final hurdle

32 million people better off as key legislation passes final hurdle

Wednesday, 13 February 2019

The Finance Bill 2018-19 receives Royal Assent....

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Terrorism insurance gap closed giving peace of mind to businesses

Terrorism insurance gap closed giving peace of mind to businesses

Tuesday, 12 February 2019

Business owners will now find it easier to buy terrorism insurance that will pay out if they lose custom in the wake of a terror attack because they c...

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New stamp duty land tax surcharge for non UK resident homebuyers to be introduced

New stamp duty land tax surcharge for non UK resident homebuyers to be introduced

Monday, 11 February 2019

Proceeds of the new surcharge would be put towards measures to tackle rough sleeping....

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West Midlands saddles up for productive year

West Midlands saddles up for productive year

Friday, 08 February 2019

Liz Truss: “The West Midlands is helping lead the way for UK productivity growth”....

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Changes to the Board of NS&I announced

Changes to the Board of NS&I announced

Wednesday, 06 February 2019

Jill Lucas has been appointed as a NS&I Non-Executive Director and James Furse's term has been extended....

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Wealth of Diversity Conference: Economic Secretary's speech

Wealth of Diversity Conference: Economic Secretary's speech

Tuesday, 05 February 2019

The Economic Secretary to the Treasury, John Glen speaks about the business case for diversity and inclusion at the PIMFA Wealth of Diversity Conferen...

North West entrepreneurs bolstered through £2.5 billion of government backed finance

North West entrepreneurs bolstered through £2.5 billion of government backed finance

Friday, 01 February 2019

Chancellor: "Britain’s success has been built on innovation and entrepreneurial activity, and the North West has always been at the heart of this succ...

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Treasury backs British brewers with duty freeze

Treasury backs British brewers with duty freeze

Friday, 01 February 2019

The Chancellor announces that alcohol duties are frozen for another year....

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TheCityUK Annual Dinner 2019: Chancellor's speech

TheCityUK Annual Dinner 2019: Chancellor's speech

Wednesday, 30 January 2019

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond's speech at TheCityUK's Annual Dinner....

Spring Statement 2019 date confirmed

Spring Statement 2019 date confirmed

Tuesday, 29 January 2019

The government will publish its Spring Statement on Wednesday 13 March 2019....

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Bio Industry Association: Exchequer Secretary's speech

Bio Industry Association: Exchequer Secretary's speech

Monday, 28 January 2019

Robert Jenrick talks at the Bio Industry Association and launches their new finance report. ...

Switzerland and UK to sign post Brexit Insurance deal

Switzerland and UK to sign post Brexit Insurance deal

Friday, 25 January 2019

The Chancellor signed the UK-Swiss Direct Insurance Agreement in Davos, Switzerland. ...

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Davos 2019: Chancellor’s speech at the CBI’s British business leaders lunch

Davos 2019: Chancellor’s speech at the CBI’s British business leaders lunch

Thursday, 24 January 2019

Philip Hammond's speech to British business leaders at the CBI's lunch in Davos....

Hammond tells Davos: “Britain is a great place to do business”

Hammond tells Davos: “Britain is a great place to do business”

Thursday, 24 January 2019

Chancellor of the Exchequer announces £100 million investment for research and technology....

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UK signs new Israel tax agreement to boost investment

UK signs new Israel tax agreement to boost investment

Thursday, 17 January 2019

A new agreement signed today (17 January) with Israel is set to boost investment between the UK and the Middle Eastern country....

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Cutting edge digital map to boost Midlands engine

Cutting edge digital map to boost Midlands engine

Friday, 11 January 2019

Local business and council leaders across the Midlands will receive up to £1.5 million to pioneer cutting-edge technology....

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UK business on the menu: The South East set for a record year, says Liz Truss

UK business on the menu: The South East set for a record year, says Liz Truss

Friday, 11 January 2019

Chief Secretary visits local businesses in Kent and urges them to take advantage of exporting opportunities....

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The Chancellor and the Office of Tax Simplification announce Bill Dodwell as new Tax Director

The Chancellor and the Office of Tax Simplification announce Bill Dodwell as new Tax Director

Thursday, 10 January 2019

Bill Dodwell to succeed Paul Morton as Tax Director for the OTS....

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Pensions cold calling banned

Pensions cold calling banned

Wednesday, 09 January 2019

Pensions cold-calling ban comes into effect....

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New pound coin goes global with rollout to British overseas nations

New pound coin goes global with rollout to British overseas nations

Sunday, 06 January 2019

British overseas nations can now adopt the iconic 12-sided £1 coin....

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