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Three Hundreds of Chiltern: Tristram Hunt

Three Hundreds of Chiltern: Tristram Hunt

Monday, 23 January 2017

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has this day appointed Tristram Hunt to be Steward and Bailiff of the Three Hundreds of Chiltern. ...

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Davos 2017: Chancellor’s speech at the CBI’s British business Leaders Lunch

Davos 2017: Chancellor’s speech at the CBI’s British business Leaders Lunch

Thursday, 19 January 2017

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

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Financial Secretary: "a tax system that works for individuals and businesses alike is steady, measured and consultative"

Wednesday, 18 January 2017

Jane Ellison's remarks on tax policy making following a report by the Chartered Institute of Taxation, the Institute for Fiscal Studies and the Instit...

New conference to showcase Britain's world leading FinTech sector confirmed

New conference to showcase Britain's world leading FinTech sector confirmed

Tuesday, 17 January 2017

London will host an international FinTech conference on 12 April 2017 to attract more investment into Britain's world leading FinTech sector....

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Lifetime ISA and Help to Save: boost for savers as key schemes become law

Lifetime ISA and Help to Save: boost for savers as key schemes become law

Monday, 16 January 2017

The Lifetime ISA will be available for young adults from April 2017 as the Savings (Government Contributions) Bill receives Royal Assent. The Help to ...

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Economic Secretary's speech at the Asian Financial Forum

Economic Secretary's speech at the Asian Financial Forum

Monday, 16 January 2017

Economic Secretary, Simon Kirby speaks about the UK perspective on driving change, innovation and connectivity in Financial Services. ...

UK Taxpayer no longer largest Lloyds Bank shareholder

UK Taxpayer no longer largest Lloyds Bank shareholder

Monday, 09 January 2017

The government has now recovered over £18 billion of the £20.3 billion taxpayers injected into Lloyds during the financial crisis....

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Chancellor set to strengthen economic relations with Gulf allies in New Year tour

Chancellor set to strengthen economic relations with Gulf allies in New Year tour

Wednesday, 04 January 2017

Chancellor meets with senior leaders in Kuwait, UAE and Qatar to strengthen relations, trade links and economic ties with Gulf countries....

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Ways to save in 2017

Ways to save in 2017

Tuesday, 03 January 2017

Learn about ISAs and other savings options...

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New Year brings in new penalties for enablers of offshore tax evasion

New Year brings in new penalties for enablers of offshore tax evasion

Sunday, 01 January 2017

The raft of measures will create a level playing field for the vast majority of people and businesses who play fair and pay what is due....

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2017: New quid on the block

2017: New quid on the block

Sunday, 01 January 2017

The countdown to the historic new £1 coin officially begins today, as Chief Secretary David Gauke reveals it will enter circulation on 28 March 2017....

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HMRC tackles online VAT fraud in time for Christmas

HMRC tackles online VAT fraud in time for Christmas

Wednesday, 21 December 2016

New powers announced in March 2016 have seen 7,185 internet retailers come forward to register for VAT....

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Spring Budget 2017 date confirmed

Spring Budget 2017 date confirmed

Tuesday, 20 December 2016

Government will publish its next Spring Budget on Wednesday 8 March 2017....

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New financial guidance body unveiled

New financial guidance body unveiled

Monday, 19 December 2016

The delivery of government-backed financial support will be overhauled to make it easier for consumers to get guidance they need. ...

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Fiscal framework for the Welsh Government agreed

Fiscal framework for the Welsh Government agreed

Monday, 19 December 2016

New fiscal framework for the Welsh Government has been agreed between the UK and Welsh governments. ...

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Help to Buy helps over 220,000 people buy a new home

Help to Buy helps over 220,000 people buy a new home

Thursday, 15 December 2016

Over 180,000 supported by the schemes have been first time buyers. ...

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Government reduces Lloyds shareholding to below 7%

Government reduces Lloyds shareholding to below 7%

Tuesday, 13 December 2016

The government has now recovered over £17.5 billion of the £20.3 billion taxpayers injected into Lloyds during the financial crisis....

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Chancellor waives VAT on Jo Cox charity single

Chancellor waives VAT on Jo Cox charity single

Monday, 12 December 2016

VAT on sales of the Christmas single in memory of late MP Jo Cox will be donated to charity, the Chancellor has announced....

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Fee free basic bank accounts benefit over 4.1 million customers

Fee free basic bank accounts benefit over 4.1 million customers

Monday, 12 December 2016

Over 4.1 million customers have opened completely free basic bank accounts thanks to a government led initiative....

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Financial services bosses guide the next generation of senior women

Financial services bosses guide the next generation of senior women

Monday, 12 December 2016

40 senior financial services leaders offer advice to young women on how to advance their careers in finance....

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FinTech envoys for Scotland appointed to help grow the sector

FinTech envoys for Scotland appointed to help grow the sector

Thursday, 08 December 2016

The new envoys will look to build regional and national FinTech networks to help Scotland take advantage of the UK FinTech boom. ...

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Chancellor seeks to deepen economic ties with key markets

Chancellor seeks to deepen economic ties with key markets

Wednesday, 07 December 2016

The Chancellor will visit South Africa, Japan and South Korea, to provide support to key industries for the UK economy....

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Financial Secretary's remarks on the ninth edition of the Total Tax Contribution of UK Financial Services

Financial Secretary's remarks on the ninth edition of the Total Tax Contribution of UK Financial Services

Tuesday, 06 December 2016

Jane Ellison addressed the City of London Corporation following publication of the latest figures examining the complete range of taxes paid by the Fi...

The new Budget timetable: 7 things you need to know

The new Budget timetable: 7 things you need to know

Monday, 05 December 2016

At the Autumn Statement, the Chancellor announced that the government will move to a single major fiscal event each year....

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Philip Hammond and David Davis host financial services bosses for Brexit discussion

Philip Hammond and David Davis host financial services bosses for Brexit discussion

Monday, 05 December 2016

Ministers met with executives from the financial services industry to discuss opportunities offered by the UK’s decision to leave the EU....

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Finance Bill 2017: government legislates for new tax changes

Finance Bill 2017: government legislates for new tax changes

Monday, 05 December 2016

Finance Bill 2017 continues the government’s commitment to tackle tax evasion and avoidance and support business through the tax system....

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UK infrastructure investment to reach record high

UK infrastructure investment to reach record high

Monday, 05 December 2016

Pipeline setting out over £500 billion worth of infrastructure investment published....

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X Factor 2016: Chancellor waives VAT on winner’s charity single

X Factor 2016: Chancellor waives VAT on winner’s charity single

Sunday, 04 December 2016

The VAT on sales of the X Factor winner’s charity single will be donated to children’s charities....

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Third ministerial meeting on the Welsh Government's new funding arrangements

Third ministerial meeting on the Welsh Government's new funding arrangements

Friday, 02 December 2016

The Joint Exchequer Committee (Wales) met yesterday to continue talks about establishing funding arrangements....

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New million pound penalties for breaching financial sanctions

New million pound penalties for breaching financial sanctions

Thursday, 01 December 2016

Forthcoming powers mean tough new penalties could be imposed on anyone who commits serious financial sanctions breaches....

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