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LIBOR fines fund further 16 military good causes

LIBOR fines fund further 16 military good causes

Tuesday, 10 September 2013

Almost £2.5 million to go to the armed forces community – including those currently serving, veterans and families....

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Payments to Equitable Life policyholders brought forward

Payments to Equitable Life policyholders brought forward

Tuesday, 10 September 2013

Government to bring forward payments to pre-September 1992 Equitable Life With-Profits Annuity policyholders...

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Bank account switching service set to launch

Bank account switching service set to launch

Tuesday, 10 September 2013

Bank reforms make progress as new Current Account Switch Service gets ready to launch....

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Chancellor: British economy is turning a corner

Chancellor: British economy is turning a corner

Monday, 09 September 2013

The next phase of the government’s economic plan is set out by Chancellor George Osborne in a keynote speech....

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Chancellor speech on the economy

Chancellor speech on the economy

Monday, 09 September 2013

Chancellor of the Exchequer's keynote speech on the economy....

G20: World leaders back international action against tax avoidance and evasion

G20: World leaders back international action against tax avoidance and evasion

Friday, 06 September 2013

A series of actions have been agreed by the G20 leaders in the next step towards securing new global standards for tackling tax evasion and avoidance ...

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What's the government doing to reduce tax avoidance and evasion? Infographic

What's the government doing to reduce tax avoidance and evasion? Infographic

Friday, 06 September 2013

An interactive breakdown of what is being done to reduce tax avoidance and evasion across government....

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Economic Secretary visits oil and gas project

Economic Secretary visits oil and gas project

Thursday, 05 September 2013

Sajid Javid, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, emphasised the government’s commitment to supporting the oil and gas industry....

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Digital 'producers and makers' encouraged by Chancellor and Wikipedia founder

Digital 'producers and makers' encouraged by Chancellor and Wikipedia founder

Wednesday, 04 September 2013

Digital economy is about 'producing and making' not just consuming, say Chancellor and Jimmy Wales....

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Speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, RT Hon George Osborne MP, Offshore Europe Conference

Speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, RT Hon George Osborne MP, Offshore Europe Conference

Tuesday, 03 September 2013

The Chancellor's speech to the Offshore Europe Conference....

Scotland's economy benefits from being part of integrated UK

Scotland's economy benefits from being part of integrated UK

Tuesday, 03 September 2013

Analysis finds Scotland’s economy benefits from being part of larger, integrated UK economy....

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Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander visits troops in Afghanistan

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander visits troops in Afghanistan

Wednesday, 28 August 2013

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander has visited British Armed Forces personnel deployed in Afghanistan’s Helmand Province....

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Seaside towns to be given £29 million to boost growth

Seaside towns to be given £29 million to boost growth

Friday, 23 August 2013

Coastal Communities Fund increased by 5% and is extended until 2016....

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Gambling tax: new rules and sanctions to prevent avoidance by gambling companies

Gambling tax: new rules and sanctions to prevent avoidance by gambling companies

Friday, 16 August 2013

Some remote gambling operators avoid paying UK taxes by basing themselves offshore. The new rules will create a level playing field across the industr...

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Fuel rebate extension plans to remote inland areas take step forward

Fuel rebate extension plans to remote inland areas take step forward

Wednesday, 14 August 2013

Fuel retailers in rural areas asked to let the government know how much they charge for petrol and diesel. ...

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Government closes in on high risk tax avoidance scheme promoters

Government closes in on high risk tax avoidance scheme promoters

Monday, 12 August 2013

Users of failed tax avoidance schemes will face penalties, and government will clamp down on high-risk promoters under proposals put forward in a newl...

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HMRC’s most wanted: gallery of tax fugitives published as another caught

HMRC’s most wanted: gallery of tax fugitives published as another caught

Friday, 09 August 2013

HM Revenue & Customs publishes updated list and announces tax fraudster apprehended at Heathrow Airport while travelling on a false passport, after al...

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Tax Free Childcare scheme: government asks for parents’ views

Tax Free Childcare scheme: government asks for parents’ views

Monday, 05 August 2013

Scheme will save a typical working family with two children under 12 up to £2,400 per year when fully implemented...

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Super complainants to strengthen the voice of financial consumers

Super complainants to strengthen the voice of financial consumers

Wednesday, 31 July 2013

Government launches latest stage of its plan to strengthen voice of financial consumers....

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Government to consult on devolution of stamp duty land tax to the National Assembly for Wales

Government to consult on devolution of stamp duty land tax to the National Assembly for Wales

Tuesday, 30 July 2013

The consultation will further inform the government’s response to the Silk Commission’s report on increasing the financial accountability of the Assem...

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Government launches consultation on helping Industrial and Provident Societies to grow and succeed

Government launches consultation on helping Industrial and Provident Societies to grow and succeed

Friday, 26 July 2013

The government has today published a consultation on a number of measures to support the Industrial and Provident Societies (IPS) sector and remove ba...

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Sir Jon Cunliffe appointed Deputy Governor of the Bank of England for Financial Stability

Sir Jon Cunliffe appointed Deputy Governor of the Bank of England for Financial Stability

Friday, 26 July 2013

Her Majesty The Queen has agreed, on the recommendation of the Chancellor and Prime Minister to appoint Sir Jon Cunliffe, currently United Kingdom Per...

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Chancellor sees 24 hour economy in action

Chancellor sees 24 hour economy in action

Thursday, 25 July 2013

Chancellor visits night shift workers in the Midlands...

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Lending data for 10,000 postcodes to be published

Lending data for 10,000 postcodes to be published

Wednesday, 24 July 2013

Banks and Building Societies to reveal how much they lend at local level...

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£10 million prize to make ultra low emission cars

£10 million prize to make ultra low emission cars

Tuesday, 23 July 2013

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander announces £10 million prize at visit to McLaren. ...

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Help to Buy mortgage guarantee scheme details set out by Chancellor

Help to Buy mortgage guarantee scheme details set out by Chancellor

Tuesday, 23 July 2013

Lenders given details to boost support for those who want to get on to the housing ladder...

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What does EU membership mean for taxation in the UK? HM Treasury publishes report

What does EU membership mean for taxation in the UK? HM Treasury publishes report

Monday, 22 July 2013

The government has published the first six reports in the Balance of Competences Review, including its report on taxation. ...

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G20: Next stage in securing new global standard for tackling avoidance and evasion reached

G20: Next stage in securing new global standard for tackling avoidance and evasion reached

Friday, 19 July 2013

Proposals from the OECD on dealing with global tax avoidance through reducing profit shifting have been welcomed by the Chancellor at the G20 finance ...

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American television series to film in Scotland thanks to TV tax breaks

American television series to film in Scotland thanks to TV tax breaks

Friday, 19 July 2013

Government tax reliefs attract original American TV series to film in Scotland and build new Scottish TV studio....

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Shale gas: government unveils plan to kick start investment with generous new tax breaks

Shale gas: government unveils plan to kick start investment with generous new tax breaks

Friday, 19 July 2013

Views sought in consultation on tax to unlock investment in the UK’s shale gas industry. ...

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