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FST speech to the Hong Kong Trade Development Council Dinner: 27 September 2018

FST speech to the Hong Kong Trade Development Council Dinner: 27 September 2018

Friday, 28 September 2018

Mel Stride delivered a speech on the relevance and potential of the UK-Hong Kong relationship....

Jenrick: ‘Treasury supports Bake Off fever’

Jenrick: ‘Treasury supports Bake Off fever’

Friday, 28 September 2018

Treasury Minister Robert Jenrick has confirmed that fundraisers can get an extra 25p from the government through Gift Aid for every £1 donated, during...

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UK Asset Resolution sale of an £860 million mortgage portfolio

UK Asset Resolution sale of an £860 million mortgage portfolio

Thursday, 27 September 2018

The sale of an £860 million equity release mortgage portfolio, owned by Bradford & Bingley and NRAM Limited (formerly part of Northern Rock) has been ...

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“Enterprise and entrepreneurship is transforming the Scottish economy”, says Liz Truss

“Enterprise and entrepreneurship is transforming the Scottish economy”, says Liz Truss

Wednesday, 26 September 2018

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Liz Truss has praised thriving Scottish entrepreneurship ahead of a visit to Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Peterhead. ...

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Budget 2018 date confirmed

Budget 2018 date confirmed

Wednesday, 26 September 2018

Government will publish its next Budget on Monday 29 October 2018....

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UK Government strengthens ties with the powerhouses of Asia

UK Government strengthens ties with the powerhouses of Asia

Friday, 21 September 2018

Stronger ties with Asia will be critical to becoming a truly global country after Brexit, Treasury Minister John Glen is expected to tell leading fina...

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Treasury launches review into barriers for women in business

Treasury launches review into barriers for women in business

Friday, 21 September 2018

While the UK is one of the best places in the world to grow a business, women are half as likely as men to be involved in starting one. ...

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Work kicks off to examine digital competition in UK

Work kicks off to examine digital competition in UK

Thursday, 20 September 2018

The first meeting of an independent panel led by former Obama advisor Jason Furman was hosted by the Chancellor at Number 11....

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Swansea receives £36 million UK government funding for its clean energy tech breakthrough

Swansea receives £36 million UK government funding for its clean energy tech breakthrough

Wednesday, 19 September 2018

The Chancellor, Philip Hammond, is announcing new £36 million UK government funding for clean energy innovation in the construction sector....

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Market Millennials: Speech by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury at the Cato Institute

Market Millennials: Speech by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury at the Cato Institute

Tuesday, 18 September 2018

The Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Elizabeth Truss, delivered a speech on economic liberty and free enterprise. ...

IMF Article IV Press Conference 2018: Chancellor's statement

IMF Article IV Press Conference 2018: Chancellor's statement

Monday, 17 September 2018

The Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond's remarks at the IMF Article IV Press Conference, 17 September 2018....

"Bound together by a shared belief in liberty": Liz Truss reaffirms UK and US economic relationship

Monday, 17 September 2018

The Chief Secretary to the Treasury is visiting Washington to reaffirm the close economic ties between the UK and US....

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Exports worth toasting: from Colombia to Cameroon, the East Midlands on track for record export year, says Liz Truss

Exports worth toasting: from Colombia to Cameroon, the East Midlands on track for record export year, says Liz Truss

Friday, 14 September 2018

Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Liz Truss, visits Global Brands – an international soft and alcoholic drink exporter – to toast their exporting succe...

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Mark Carney’s term extended and Sir Jon Cunliffe re appointed at the Bank of England

Mark Carney’s term extended and Sir Jon Cunliffe re appointed at the Bank of England

Tuesday, 11 September 2018

Mark Carney to continue as the Governor of Bank of England until January 2020....

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£80 million funding boost will help Scottish universities and businesses develop ‘quantum’ technology that could help save lives

£80 million funding boost will help Scottish universities and businesses develop ‘quantum’ technology that could help save lives

Thursday, 06 September 2018

Philip Hammond announces £80 million funding over five years to help develop 'quantum' technology....

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Tees Valley has 'key role' in new economy

Tees Valley has 'key role' in new economy

Friday, 31 August 2018

Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, Robert Jenrick, visited Tees Valley to meet innovative local businesses....

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Over £15 million of funding sourced for small business

Over £15 million of funding sourced for small business

Friday, 31 August 2018

The Bank Referral Scheme helped businesses find finance after they were rejected by their bank....

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Liz Truss: Selling Bedfordshire naan bread to India is the ultimate embodiment of global Britain

Liz Truss: Selling Bedfordshire naan bread to India is the ultimate embodiment of global Britain

Thursday, 30 August 2018

Businesses will be able to boost trade opportunities, bringing in income and creating more jobs, after Brexit....

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Jenrick toasts success of Scottish industry

Jenrick toasts success of Scottish industry

Tuesday, 28 August 2018

Exchequer Secretary visits Moray to meet local leaders and entrepreneurs to lift the lid on innovations that are powering the ‘new economy’. ...

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Strong public backing bolsters fight against blight of plastic waste

Strong public backing bolsters fight against blight of plastic waste

Saturday, 18 August 2018

Record-breaking public support for reducing single-use plastics and boosting recycling through the tax system....

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More than 420,000 people get on the housing ladder with Help to Buy

More than 420,000 people get on the housing ladder with Help to Buy

Thursday, 16 August 2018

More than 1.2 million people have opened Help to Buy ISA accounts so far. The average Help to Buy bonus claim reaches £800, a new record....

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Tech firms win prize to help UK's renters onto the housing ladder

Tech firms win prize to help UK's renters onto the housing ladder

Wednesday, 15 August 2018

Renters unable to get a mortgage because of their lack of a credit rating will be able to boost their chances through one of three new start-ups backe...

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Billion pound backing for British innovation

Billion pound backing for British innovation

Friday, 10 August 2018

Britain’s world-leading researchers and entrepreneurs will benefit from an additional £780 million to create the technologies of tomorrow....

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3rd UK Brazil Economic and Financial Dialogue bolsters ties with Brazil

3rd UK Brazil Economic and Financial Dialogue bolsters ties with Brazil

Wednesday, 08 August 2018

The Chancellor progressed the UK’s shared agenda with Brazil on green finance, tax and infrastructure at the third UK-Brazil Economic and Financial Di...

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Former Obama advisor to examine digital competition in the UK

Former Obama advisor to examine digital competition in the UK

Thursday, 02 August 2018

A new expert panel, chaired by former US President Barack Obama’s chief economic advisor, Professor Jason Furman, will look at competition in the digi...

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121,500 households benefit from stamp duty cut saving £284 million

121,500 households benefit from stamp duty cut saving £284 million

Tuesday, 31 July 2018

Over the next five years, it is estimated that the government’s flagship housing policy will help over 1 million people getting onto the housing ladde...

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Lowestoft and Yarmouth Ports can be the catalyst for local regeneration

Lowestoft and Yarmouth Ports can be the catalyst for local regeneration

Friday, 27 July 2018

Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Liz Truss, visited Great Yarmouth today (27 July 2018) to talk about the importance of ports to the local economy....

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Chancellor announces £12 million for Bombardier and invites Derry Londonderry city deal bid

Chancellor announces £12 million for Bombardier and invites Derry Londonderry city deal bid

Wednesday, 25 July 2018

The Chancellor visits Northern Ireland to help the company secure long-term manufacturing jobs in Belfast....

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Funding from EU programmes guaranteed until the end of 2020

Funding from EU programmes guaranteed until the end of 2020

Tuesday, 24 July 2018

UK organisations that secure funding through EU programmes, from now until the end of 2020, will be guaranteed by the UK government even in a no deal ...

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Around one million public sector workers to get pay rise

Around one million public sector workers to get pay rise

Tuesday, 24 July 2018

Around one million public sector workers are set to benefit from the biggest pay rise in almost 10 years....

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