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Rules to cap credit and debit card fees set out by government

Rules to cap credit and debit card fees set out by government

Thursday, 08 October 2015

Government publishes its response to consultation on rules to cap the fees charged by banks to their business customers for processing credit and debi...

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Social investment levels the playing field in north Manchester

Social investment levels the playing field in north Manchester

Thursday, 08 October 2015

Damian Hinds visits FC United of Manchester, a local club that has benefited from social investment tax relief ...

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Government announces Child Benefit deductions in tougher approach to truancy

Government announces Child Benefit deductions in tougher approach to truancy

Tuesday, 06 October 2015

Government announces its intention to introduce tougher measures to address truancy, including deducting the cost of unpaid penalty notices from Child...

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Chancellor announces major new extension of shared parental leave and pay to working grandparents

Chancellor announces major new extension of shared parental leave and pay to working grandparents

Monday, 05 October 2015

George Osborne announces that working grandparents will be able to share parental leave in future. ...

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Chancellor unveils ‘devolution revolution’

Chancellor unveils ‘devolution revolution’

Monday, 05 October 2015

George Osborne sets out plans for local government to gain new powers and retain local taxes. ...

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Lloyds share offer

Lloyds share offer

Monday, 05 October 2015

Lloyds share offer update ...

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London based NFL team closer to touchdown

London based NFL team closer to touchdown

Friday, 02 October 2015

Chancellor George Osborne met NFL players as London takes next steps to becoming home of an American Football team....

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Chancellor hails historic deal for Sheffield

Chancellor hails historic deal for Sheffield

Friday, 02 October 2015

New devolution deal with civic leaders from South Yorkshire sees the most fundamental shake-up of local government for a generation. ...

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'Our ambition is now to be the leading FinTech centre in the world', says Harriett Baldwin

'Our ambition is now to be the leading FinTech centre in the world', says Harriett Baldwin

Wednesday, 30 September 2015

The Economic Secretary Harriet Baldwin spoke today (30 Sept 2015) at the Financial Conduct Authority's robo-advice conference held in London....

Speech given by Harriett Baldwin at the launch of the 6th FTSE '100 Women to Watch'

Speech given by Harriett Baldwin at the launch of the 6th FTSE '100 Women to Watch'

Tuesday, 29 September 2015

The Economic Secretary to the Treasury has delivered a speech to mark the publication of the 6th FTSE '100 Women to Watch'...

Financial Secretary to the Treasury's speech to American Enterprise Institute

Financial Secretary to the Treasury's speech to American Enterprise Institute

Tuesday, 29 September 2015

Financial Secretary David Gauke today (Tuesday 29 September) delivered a speech to the American Enterprise Institute in Washington DC....

Government welcomes views on how to simplify energy taxes for businesses

Government welcomes views on how to simplify energy taxes for businesses

Monday, 28 September 2015

The government has today (28 Sept 2015) opened a review of business energy taxes....

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Chancellor speech in Chengdu, China, on building a Northern Powerhouse

Chancellor speech in Chengdu, China, on building a Northern Powerhouse

Friday, 25 September 2015

The Chancellor has delivered a speech encouraging investment in the Northern Powerhouse in Chengdu, China....

Government sells further 1% shareholding in Lloyds

Government sells further 1% shareholding in Lloyds

Friday, 25 September 2015

Lloyds share sales have now raised £15 billion for the taxpayer. ...

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Chancellor opens book on more than £24 billion of Northern Powerhouse investment opportunities in China

Chancellor opens book on more than £24 billion of Northern Powerhouse investment opportunities in China

Thursday, 24 September 2015

Opportunities for Chinese investment into the Northern Powerhouse announced by the Chancellor....

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£11.8bn HS2 bidding process opens

£11.8bn HS2 bidding process opens

Wednesday, 23 September 2015

Full speed ahead for HS2 as Chancellor announces major milestone whilst at an event in Chengdu, China....

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Major UK funding boost for grassroots football in China

Major UK funding boost for grassroots football in China

Wednesday, 23 September 2015

Chancellor announces £3 million funding for a grassroots football programme in China. ...

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Chancellor makes historic first visit to China’s North West

Chancellor makes historic first visit to China’s North West

Wednesday, 23 September 2015

Chancellor makes historic visit in major push for new trade and investment ties with emerging regions....

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Boost to Mandarin teaching in schools

Boost to Mandarin teaching in schools

Tuesday, 22 September 2015

Over 5,000 more pupils will be learning Mandarin in school by 2020 thanks to a £10 million funding boost announced by the Chancellor....

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Cider industry: Damian Hinds reaffirms support as figures show record numbers of producers

Cider industry: Damian Hinds reaffirms support as figures show record numbers of producers

Tuesday, 22 September 2015

Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Damian Hinds visits Thatchers Cider's farm in Sandford, Somerset...

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Chancellor: 'Let’s create a golden decade for the UK China relationship'

Chancellor: 'Let’s create a golden decade for the UK China relationship'

Tuesday, 22 September 2015

Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, delivers a speech to the Shanghai Stock Exchange in China....

10 ways the government’s showcasing the very best of British culture in China

10 ways the government’s showcasing the very best of British culture in China

Monday, 21 September 2015

The Chancellor has announced a raft of support measures to open up some of the country’s best arts and culture to Chinese audiences. ...

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Chancellor announces major progress in civil nuclear partnership between the UK and China at 7th Economic and Financial Dialogue

Chancellor announces major progress in civil nuclear partnership between the UK and China at 7th Economic and Financial Dialogue

Monday, 21 September 2015

The Chancellor George Osborne and Chinese Vice Premier Ma Kai today agreed major progress to enhance the UK-China civil nuclear partnership....

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Best of British culture to take China by storm

Best of British culture to take China by storm

Sunday, 20 September 2015

Chancellor unveils funding whilst in Beijing to open up some of the country’s best arts and culture to Chinese audiences. ...

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£2 billion support for Hinkley Point

£2 billion support for Hinkley Point

Sunday, 20 September 2015

Chancellor announces government guarantee for a new nuclear power station planned in Somerset, whilst on a five day tour of China....

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Chancellor to use China trip to boost global support for Northern Powerhouse

Chancellor to use China trip to boost global support for Northern Powerhouse

Friday, 18 September 2015

Chancellor George Osborne is set to use a week-long tour to showcase the best the North has to offer to Chinese investors. ...

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Chancellor to kick off week long China tour

Chancellor to kick off week long China tour

Friday, 18 September 2015

Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne aims to strengthen UK-China relations during a week-long tour starting this weekend. ...

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East of England’s contribution to the UK’s financial services industry hailed by Economic Secretary

East of England’s contribution to the UK’s financial services industry hailed by Economic Secretary

Thursday, 17 September 2015

Harriett Baldwin visits Norwich to see first-hand the contribution the region’s successful financial services sector makes to the UK economy. ...

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Economic Secretary to the Treasury announces next steps for Pension Wise

Economic Secretary to the Treasury announces next steps for Pension Wise

Wednesday, 16 September 2015

Harriett Baldwin announces Pension Wise will move to the Department for Work and Pensions. ...

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2 million switches in 2 years

2 million switches in 2 years

Tuesday, 15 September 2015

Economic Secretary celebrates 2 years of success for the Current Account Switch Service....

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