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Local people a step closer to unlocking up to a billion in shale gas revenues

Local people a step closer to unlocking up to a billion in shale gas revenues

Monday, 08 August 2016

Consultation into the delivery methods and priorities for the Shale Wealth Fund launched....

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World first “masala” bond launches on London Stock Exchange

World first “masala” bond launches on London Stock Exchange

Monday, 01 August 2016

First ever offshore rupee-denominated “masala” bond listed by an Indian company....

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Business Banking Insight website seeks to enhance competition and transparency in the banking sector

Business Banking Insight website seeks to enhance competition and transparency in the banking sector

Thursday, 28 July 2016

New website will help ensure that Britain’s businesses and consumers can benefit from high quality banking products and services....

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Britain’s pension revolution goes from strength to strength

Britain’s pension revolution goes from strength to strength

Thursday, 28 July 2016

Hundreds of thousands of savers take advantage of the government’s landmark pension freedoms....

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£344 million London City Airport expansion hailed by Chancellor

£344 million London City Airport expansion hailed by Chancellor

Wednesday, 27 July 2016

London City Airport expansion will create 1,600 airport jobs and potentially add £1.5 billion to the UK economy by 2025. ...

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Northern Powerhouse minister begins first tour since appointment

Northern Powerhouse minister begins first tour since appointment

Tuesday, 26 July 2016

Northern Powerhouse minister Andrew Percy and Lord O’Neill reaffirm the government’s commitment to building a Northern Powerhouse. ...

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"Good governments are always looking to reform" says Chief Secretary to the Treasury David Gauke

Monday, 25 July 2016

Speaking to think tank Reform, Chief Secretary to the Treasury David Gauke addressed improving government efficiency and encouraging innovation....

FinTech Bridge established between the UK and the Republic of Korea

FinTech Bridge established between the UK and the Republic of Korea

Friday, 22 July 2016

New FinTech bridge will support international expansion of UK and Korean FinTech firms....

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Chancellor to promote British business opportunities in China

Chancellor to promote British business opportunities in China

Thursday, 21 July 2016

New Chancellor, Philip Hammond visits China to promote Britain as one of the best places in the world to invest and do business with....

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LIBOR fines to be used to support military charities and Royal Voluntary Service

LIBOR fines to be used to support military charities and Royal Voluntary Service

Tuesday, 12 July 2016

Veterans, Special Forces and a charity supported by Jo Cox MP to benefit from £14.4 million funding from banking fines....

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Women in Finance Charter signatories event: City Minister's speech

Women in Finance Charter signatories event: City Minister's speech

Monday, 11 July 2016

Harriett Baldwin's speech at an event to celebrate the signing of the Women in Finance Charter by 72 organisations from the financial sector. ...

Chancellor kickstarts work on building stronger economic and trade relationships with Britain’s closest international partners

Chancellor kickstarts work on building stronger economic and trade relationships with Britain’s closest international partners

Monday, 11 July 2016

New York visit marks first in a series over the next two weeks including China and Singapore....

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72 firms sign up to new Charter to link City bonuses to the appointment of senior women

72 firms sign up to new Charter to link City bonuses to the appointment of senior women

Monday, 11 July 2016

Major financial services firms sign up to a new government Charter designed to improve gender diversity in senior positions within the sector. ...

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Statement from the Chancellor and international investment banks on London as a world leading financial centre

Statement from the Chancellor and international investment banks on London as a world leading financial centre

Thursday, 07 July 2016

Joint statement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, and leaders of international investment banks released on 7 July 2016. ...

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Public sector pay awards for 2016 17

Public sector pay awards for 2016 17

Wednesday, 06 July 2016

Pay awards for school teachers and police officers set out by government. ...

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Statement from the Chancellor and main British banks and building society on maintaining support for households and businesses

Statement from the Chancellor and main British banks and building society on maintaining support for households and businesses

Tuesday, 05 July 2016

Joint statement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, and leaders of the UK’s main lenders released on 5 July 2016....

New Second Permanent Secretary to the Treasury appointed

New Second Permanent Secretary to the Treasury appointed

Monday, 04 July 2016

Charles Roxburgh has been appointed as the Treasury's new Second Permanent Secretary....

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£1.8 million pledged to remember British war heroes, Chancellor announces

£1.8 million pledged to remember British war heroes, Chancellor announces

Friday, 01 July 2016

Commonwealth War Graves Commission and Victoria Cross and George Cross Association to receive funding from banking fines....

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Help to Buy: ISAs opened by over half a million

Help to Buy: ISAs opened by over half a million

Thursday, 30 June 2016

Over 500,000 people have opened Help to Buy: ISAs, which offer government bonuses of up to £3000, as they save towards buying a home. ...

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BBA Retail Banking Conference: City Minister's speech

BBA Retail Banking Conference: City Minister's speech

Wednesday, 29 June 2016

'Financial markets are capable of weathering challenges', says Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Harriett Baldwin....

Statement by the Chancellor following the EU referendum

Statement by the Chancellor following the EU referendum

Tuesday, 28 June 2016

Statement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne following the outcome of the EU referendum....

Economic Secretary to the Treasury's keynote speech at Women in Banking and Finance Awards

Economic Secretary to the Treasury's keynote speech at Women in Banking and Finance Awards

Friday, 10 June 2016

Economic Secretary, Harriett Baldwin discusses the Women In Finance Charter, championing gender diversity in financial services....

Chief Secretary to the Treasury's keynote speech at UK Algeria Investment Forum

Chief Secretary to the Treasury's keynote speech at UK Algeria Investment Forum

Friday, 27 May 2016

Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Greg Hands, discussed economic and investment opportunities and partnerships between the UK and Algeria. ...

Help to Buy: ISA – 6 things you might not know

Help to Buy: ISA – 6 things you might not know

Thursday, 26 May 2016

If you’re thinking about opening a Help to Buy: ISA, here’s some useful information....

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China chooses London for its first ever sovereign renminbi (RMB) bond issued outside of China

China chooses London for its first ever sovereign renminbi (RMB) bond issued outside of China

Thursday, 26 May 2016

First ever Chinese sovereign RMB bond to be issued outside of China...

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Wine exports produced and bottled in UK threatened if UK leaves EU (Archived)

Wine exports produced and bottled in UK threatened if UK leaves EU (Archived)

Thursday, 26 May 2016

Exchequer Secretary visits Europe’s biggest bottling plant to warn that leaving the EU would drain investment into the UK....

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EU membership crucial for Newcastle’s thriving financial services industry, says UK City Minister (Archived)

EU membership crucial for Newcastle’s thriving financial services industry, says UK City Minister (Archived)

Wednesday, 25 May 2016

Leaving the EU could damage the North East's reputation as a financial hub, says Economic Secretary Harriett Baldwin....

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HM Treasury analysis on the immediate economic impact of leaving the EU: George Osborne's speech (Archived)

HM Treasury analysis on the immediate economic impact of leaving the EU: George Osborne's speech (Archived)

Wednesday, 25 May 2016

Treasury's analysis on the immediate economic impact of leaving the EU, shows a vote to leave will push the UK economy into recession - the Chancellor...

Leaving the EU would be an ‘act of economic self harm’ for the South West’s financial services industry, says UK City Minister (Archived)

Leaving the EU would be an ‘act of economic self harm’ for the South West’s financial services industry, says UK City Minister (Archived)

Tuesday, 24 May 2016

Harriett Baldwin sets out how a vote to remain in the EU will protect financial services jobs and promote economic growth....

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Lord Adonis proposed as new chair of Crossrail 2

Lord Adonis proposed as new chair of Crossrail 2

Tuesday, 24 May 2016

Crossrail 2 could transform travel across the capital, boosting the economy by billions of pounds and supporting thousands of new jobs and homes....

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