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Over 900,000 more customers open fee free basic bank accounts

Over 900,000 more customers open fee free basic bank accounts

Tuesday, 19 December 2017

Over 900,000 new fee-free basic bank accounts were opened between July 2016 - June 2017, taking the total number of fee-free accounts open to nearly 5...

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Economic talks herald Golden Era in UK China relations

Economic talks herald Golden Era in UK China relations

Saturday, 16 December 2017

The wide-ranging dialogue further strengthened the Golden Era in UK-China relations, boosting cooperation across the two countries’ strategic partners...

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The second International Fintech Conference confirmed for March 2018

The second International Fintech Conference confirmed for March 2018

Friday, 15 December 2017

The event will bring together international investors and UK Fintechs for a day-long programme of talks and pitches promoting global investment in the...

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New phase in Golden Era for UK China relations

New phase in Golden Era for UK China relations

Friday, 15 December 2017

More than a billion pounds of trade and investment will be agreed at the 9th UK-China Economic and Financial Dialogue. ...

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Business set to benefit from new Insurance Linked Securities rules

Business set to benefit from new Insurance Linked Securities rules

Monday, 11 December 2017

New legislation now allows Insurance Linked Securities deals to take place within a new specially designed framework in the UK....

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Chancellor visit to Saudi Arabia: 10 December 2017

Chancellor visit to Saudi Arabia: 10 December 2017

Sunday, 10 December 2017

The Chancellor is expected to discuss a range of issues, including the economic reform plan Vision 2030....

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Spring Statement 2018 date confirmed

Spring Statement 2018 date confirmed

Wednesday, 06 December 2017

The government will publish its Spring Statement on Tuesday 13 March 2018....

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Exchequer Secretary's speech launching Transforming Infrastructure Performance and Transport Infrastructure Efficiency Strategy

Exchequer Secretary's speech launching Transforming Infrastructure Performance and Transport Infrastructure Efficiency Strategy

Wednesday, 06 December 2017

'Infrastructure has a vital role to play in boosting our national productivity', says Andrew Jones....

New tax consultation timetable published today

New tax consultation timetable published today

Wednesday, 06 December 2017

The updated guidance sets out how the consultation process will work when there is just one fiscal event each year – an Autumn Budget....

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The strategy for the future of the UK's asset management industry unveiled

The strategy for the future of the UK's asset management industry unveiled

Wednesday, 06 December 2017

The Investment Management Strategy II sets out the government’s long-term approach to enhancing the UK’s position as a centre for asset management....

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FinTech to help renters get on the housing ladder

FinTech to help renters get on the housing ladder

Wednesday, 06 December 2017

New competition to use rental payment data to improve credit scores and mortgage applications for the 11 million renters in Britain....

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Boosting construction productivity could deliver £15 billion savings every year

Boosting construction productivity could deliver £15 billion savings every year

Wednesday, 06 December 2017

New plans to improve infrastructure and boost the construction sector’s productivity could save £15 billion a year. ...

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TheCityUK Annual Dinner: Chancellor's speech

TheCityUK Annual Dinner: Chancellor's speech

Tuesday, 05 December 2017

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

X Factor charity song 2017: Chancellor to donate VAT to children’s charities

X Factor charity song 2017: Chancellor to donate VAT to children’s charities

Saturday, 02 December 2017

The Chancellor announced today that VAT collected on sales for the X Factor winner’s charity song will be donated to children’s charities....

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Finance Bill 2017 18 legislates for Autumn Budget tax changes

Finance Bill 2017 18 legislates for Autumn Budget tax changes

Friday, 01 December 2017

The Finance Bill takes steps to help young people with the cost of living, crack down on tax avoidance and evasion, and protect the environment....

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Budget delivers devo deal and transport boost for North of Tyne

Budget delivers devo deal and transport boost for North of Tyne

Friday, 24 November 2017

North of Tyne devo deal will boost the local economy by £1.1 billion, create 10,000 new jobs and attract £2.1 billion in private investment. ...

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£660 million injection into Northern Ireland Executive’s budget at Autumn Budget

£660 million injection into Northern Ireland Executive’s budget at Autumn Budget

Wednesday, 22 November 2017

A Northern Ireland Executive to get £660 million boost to its budget....

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UK Government Budget delivers for Scotland

UK Government Budget delivers for Scotland

Wednesday, 22 November 2017

Chancellor sets out how the UK government is delivering for Scotland and building an economy fit for the future....

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Autumn Budget 2017: 25 things you need to know

Autumn Budget 2017: 25 things you need to know

Wednesday, 22 November 2017

The Chancellor has presented his Budget to Parliament – here's a summary of what was announced....

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£1.2 billion boost to the Welsh Government’s budget announced at Autumn Budget

£1.2 billion boost to the Welsh Government’s budget announced at Autumn Budget

Wednesday, 22 November 2017

The Welsh Government to get £1.2 billion injection to its budget...

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Taxation (Cross border Trade) Bill introduced in Parliament

Taxation (Cross border Trade) Bill introduced in Parliament

Tuesday, 21 November 2017

The Bill will lay the foundations for the UK’s standalone customs regime....

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Sir Michael Barber report into improving value in public spending published

Sir Michael Barber report into improving value in public spending published

Friday, 17 November 2017

The Public Value Review calls for a sharper results culture in public services. ...

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New support for tech to boost public sector productivity

New support for tech to boost public sector productivity

Wednesday, 15 November 2017

Dedicated GovTech Catalyst team and £20 million fund to help tech firms deliver innovative fixes to public sector challenges....

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Communities to decide how to spend shale cash windfall

Communities to decide how to spend shale cash windfall

Saturday, 11 November 2017

Communities near sites, approved for the safe and clean extraction of shale gas, will benefit from a share of the proceeds through a new ‘Shale Wealth...

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Over 160 firms are now signed up to the Women in Finance Charter

Over 160 firms are now signed up to the Women in Finance Charter

Friday, 10 November 2017

A further 26 firms sign up to the Women in Finance Charter which covers over 600,000 UK financial services employees....

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Chief Secretary heralds breakthrough in Northern Line extension

Chief Secretary heralds breakthrough in Northern Line extension

Wednesday, 08 November 2017

Northern Line extension paves the way for faster journey times, with new tube stations reducing commutes to central London to as little as 15 minutes....

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Elisabeth Stheeman appointed to the Financial Policy Committee

Elisabeth Stheeman appointed to the Financial Policy Committee

Thursday, 02 November 2017

The Chancellor has appointed Elisabeth Stheeman as an external member of the Financial Policy Committee (FPC)....

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New matchmaking service for small businesses looking for finance

New matchmaking service for small businesses looking for finance

Wednesday, 01 November 2017

Small businesses struggling to access finance from big banks will be matched with alternative finance options, under a new government scheme....

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UK leads the way on crackdown of illicit financing

UK leads the way on crackdown of illicit financing

Thursday, 26 October 2017

New information will help organisations protect themselves against illicit financing, making it harder for terrorists and criminals to move money thro...

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The freedom to deliver: smarter public services for a new age of ambition

The freedom to deliver: smarter public services for a new age of ambition

Thursday, 26 October 2017

"Unlocking our potential is not about increasing the size of the state. It’s not about what you spend – it’s about how you spend it."...

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