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Double the staff and quadruple the profits. A British success story in Shropshire

Double the staff and quadruple the profits. A British success story in Shropshire

Friday, 02 January 2015

Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne visits LVS Small Plastic Parts Ltd in Telford....

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Chancellor meets with employees at growing science innovator LGC in Teddington

Chancellor meets with employees at growing science innovator LGC in Teddington

Friday, 02 January 2015

Chancellor meets with employees at growing science innovator LGC in Teddington...

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Government boost to get kids saving at Christmas

Government boost to get kids saving at Christmas

Wednesday, 31 December 2014

Savings clubs pilot programme to be funded to help children develop good financial habits at a young age....

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Chancellor confirms manipulation of key FOREX benchmark to be made a criminal offence

Chancellor confirms manipulation of key FOREX benchmark to be made a criminal offence

Monday, 22 December 2014

Chancellor confirms government will extend legislation put in place to regulate LIBOR to cover seven further financial benchmarks....

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VAT on WWI memorial charity single waived by government

VAT on WWI memorial charity single waived by government

Friday, 19 December 2014

This will be funded by fines levied on banks for abusing the Libor system, which the government has earmarked for military good causes....

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Government gets further £1.36 billion of taxpayers’ money back from Icesave collapse

Government gets further £1.36 billion of taxpayers’ money back from Icesave collapse

Thursday, 18 December 2014

85% of the government's total claim from the collapse of Icesave has now been recovered....

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Government makes recommendations to strengthen financial regulators’ enforcement decisions

Government makes recommendations to strengthen financial regulators’ enforcement decisions

Thursday, 18 December 2014

Recommendations published to ensure financial regulators continue to make fair, transparent and efficient enforcement decisions....

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Martin Taylor and Donald Kohn re appointed to Financial Policy Committee

Martin Taylor and Donald Kohn re appointed to Financial Policy Committee

Wednesday, 17 December 2014

David Miles’ second term also extended, as announced by the Chancellor. ...

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Government to sell part of its remaining shareholding in Lloyds through a trading plan.

Government to sell part of its remaining shareholding in Lloyds through a trading plan.

Wednesday, 17 December 2014

Chancellor announces plan to sell more of the government’s shareholding in Lloyds Banking Group....

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George Osborne's speech to the Economic Club of New York

George Osborne's speech to the Economic Club of New York

Monday, 15 December 2014

The Chancellor sets out his three crucial elements of a successful economic recovery plan....

Updated Charter for Budget Responsibility

Updated Charter for Budget Responsibility

Monday, 15 December 2014

An updated Charter for Budget Responsibility has been published and laid before Parliament....

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‘Pensioner’ bonds will pay the best available interest rates

‘Pensioner’ bonds will pay the best available interest rates

Friday, 12 December 2014

Chancellor visits Eastleigh to announce that government’s 65 plus bonds will pay savers the best available interest rates....

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£1m boost to keep Great Western Air Ambulance flying announced

£1m boost to keep Great Western Air Ambulance flying announced

Friday, 12 December 2014

Chancellor visits the Great Western Air Ambulance in Bristol, following a pledge of £1 million towards running the service’s helicopter....

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Stamp duty reform accelerates hundreds of new homes for Southampton

Stamp duty reform accelerates hundreds of new homes for Southampton

Friday, 12 December 2014

Crest Nicholson say that government’s reform to stamp duty has given it the confidence to bring forward next phase of development at Centenary Quay...

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£130m Help for the High Street

£130m Help for the High Street

Friday, 12 December 2014

29,000 retail premises in south-west to benefit from £1,500 cash boost....

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Boost for UK research and innovation

Boost for UK research and innovation

Friday, 12 December 2014

Chancellor visits Bath-based engineering firm to see how R&D tax credits support innovation – as Autumn Statement increases generosity of scheme....

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Next step in Scottish government bonds

Next step in Scottish government bonds

Friday, 12 December 2014

Being able to issue bonds will give the Scottish government additional source funding as part of its new tax and borrowing powers....

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Childcare Business Grant expanded

Childcare Business Grant expanded

Thursday, 11 December 2014

Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury visits Catford nursery following expansion of Childcare Business Grant scheme. ...

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Carillion creates 5,000 new construction apprentices

Carillion creates 5,000 new construction apprentices

Thursday, 11 December 2014

Follows Autumn Statement announcement ending National Insurance contributions for apprentices under 25....

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£4 million for Virgin Money Foundation announced by Chancellor   in a boost for north east charities

£4 million for Virgin Money Foundation announced by Chancellor in a boost for north east charities

Thursday, 11 December 2014

Government to provide £4 million over four years to the new Virgin Money Foundation....

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Northern Powerhouse: Chancellor announces £20 million science investment in Newcastle

Northern Powerhouse: Chancellor announces £20 million science investment in Newcastle

Thursday, 11 December 2014

Chancellor visits Newcastle University, following his announcement of £20 million funding for a new innovation centre for ageing....

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Bank of England proposals to bolster transparency and accountability welcomed by Chancellor

Bank of England proposals to bolster transparency and accountability welcomed by Chancellor

Thursday, 11 December 2014

Chancellor welcomes Mark Carney’s proposals to strengthen transparency and accountability of the Bank of England....

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Priti Patel's speech to Oil and Gas UK

Priti Patel's speech to Oil and Gas UK

Wednesday, 10 December 2014

The Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury on the Oil and Gas fiscal review. ...

Draft tax legislation published

Draft tax legislation published

Wednesday, 10 December 2014

Government publishes draft tax legislation to implement Budget and Autumn Statement 2014 policies...

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Danny Alexander's speech to Oil and Gas UK

Danny Alexander's speech to Oil and Gas UK

Monday, 08 December 2014

The Chief Secretary to the Treasury on the Oil and Gas fiscal review. ...

Chancellor opens £200 million Manchester City Football Academy

Chancellor opens £200 million Manchester City Football Academy

Monday, 08 December 2014

Opening follows £10 million annual investment announced at Autumn Statement which will improve local grassroots football facilities. ...

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Chancellor puts science at heart of Northern Powerhouse

Chancellor puts science at heart of Northern Powerhouse

Monday, 08 December 2014

Chancellor George Osborne outlines how science will be central to his plans to create a Northern Powerhouse....

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High street small businesses set for £1,500 boost

High street small businesses set for £1,500 boost

Friday, 05 December 2014

100 small businesses welcomed to first Downing Street Christmas Fair, as business rates support unveiled ahead of Small Business Saturday....

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New Turing Institute at London’s Knowledge Quarter announced by Chancellor

New Turing Institute at London’s Knowledge Quarter announced by Chancellor

Thursday, 04 December 2014

Headquarters of the £42 million Alan Turing Institute for Data Science will be at London’s new Knowledge Quarter – with 'spurs' around the country. ...

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Radical reforms for oil and gas industry

Radical reforms for oil and gas industry

Thursday, 04 December 2014

Treasury ministers announce significant new government support for the oil and gas industry....

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