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Billions in pension surpluses to be unlocked 

Billions in pension surpluses to be unlocked 

Wednesday, 10 June 2026

New proposals setting out how billions of pounds in DB pension scheme surpluses could be safely released have been launched today (10 June), helping u...

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Government crack down on pension scams

Government crack down on pension scams

Tuesday, 09 June 2026

Pension savers will be better protected from scams under new plans announced today (Tuesday 9 June 2026), as the Government acts to stay ahead of incr...

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves speech at the AI Adoption Summit

Chancellor Rachel Reeves speech at the AI Adoption Summit

Tuesday, 09 June 2026

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered a speech at the AI Adoption Summit....

Review into access to banking services begins

Review into access to banking services begins

Monday, 08 June 2026

The Access to Banking Review is inviting views from businesses, organisations and members of the public as it enters an intensive phase of evidence ga...

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New engagement toolkit puts disabled people at the heart of the Timms Review

New engagement toolkit puts disabled people at the heart of the Timms Review

Sunday, 07 June 2026

The Timms Review into Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is expanding its engagement to hear from more disabled people, following the closure of the ...

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Small businesses get helping hand with strengthened debt advice

Small businesses get helping hand with strengthened debt advice

Thursday, 04 June 2026

Small businesses struggling with finances to receive £4 million funding boost to business debt advice services through the Money and Pensions Service....

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves speech at the Scientific Superpower Conference

Chancellor Rachel Reeves speech at the Scientific Superpower Conference

Wednesday, 03 June 2026

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today (3 June) delivered a speech at the Scientific Superpower Conference....

Former M&S Chief Executive hired to spearhead Government drive to help young people into work

Former M&S Chief Executive hired to spearhead Government drive to help young people into work

Saturday, 30 May 2026

A business leader with decades of experience at the most senior levels has been appointed to drive forward the Government’s Youth Guarantee and ensure...

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Employment lifeline for young people across the country as Government offers 300,000 new work experience and training placements

Employment lifeline for young people across the country as Government offers 300,000 new work experience and training placements

Friday, 29 May 2026

Young people across the country will be helped onto the career ladder thanks to the creation of 300,000 new work experience and training placements in...

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Millions to benefit from lower travel and food costs

Millions to benefit from lower travel and food costs

Wednesday, 27 May 2026

The Government has published a list of 125 everyday essentials - including fruit, oils and core pantry staples - targeted for tariff reductions, along...

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Non Executive Directors of the National Wealth Fund reappointed

Non Executive Directors of the National Wealth Fund reappointed

Tuesday, 26 May 2026

Nigel Topping, Tania Songini and Marianne Økland have been reappointed as Non-Executive Directors of the National Wealth Fund (NWF)....

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Broken fit note system to be overhauled 

Broken fit note system to be overhauled 

Friday, 22 May 2026

Patients, employers and GPs are set to benefit from an overhaul of the broken fit note system following the launch of several pilots by the Government...

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Assessing the Impact of Energy Bill Support in 2022–23 on Bank Rate and Mortgage Rates

Assessing the Impact of Energy Bill Support in 2022–23 on Bank Rate and Mortgage Rates

Thursday, 21 May 2026

This note sets out how HMT assessed the estimated effect of the 2022–23 Energy Bill Support measures on Bank Rate and, in turn, on the cost of a new r...

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Chancellor puts regional growth at top of the agenda at UKREiiF

Chancellor puts regional growth at top of the agenda at UKREiiF

Thursday, 21 May 2026

UKREiiF brought together investors, developers and local leaders from across the country....

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves statement to Parliament

Chancellor Rachel Reeves statement to Parliament

Thursday, 21 May 2026

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today (21 May) updated the House of Commons on the Government's economic response to the war in Iran, and the action they...

Great British Summer Savings 2026: Family activities VAT relief fact sheet

Great British Summer Savings 2026: Family activities VAT relief fact sheet

Thursday, 21 May 2026

From 25 June to 1 September 2026 the Government is introducing a temporary reduced rate of VAT on children's menu meals in restaurants and family leis...

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Great British Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out

Great British Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out

Thursday, 21 May 2026

Families will enjoy discounted attractions and meals out this summer, with the launch of the government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme to help ...

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Cost of living boost with free bus travel for children and targeted food tariff cuts

Cost of living boost with free bus travel for children and targeted food tariff cuts

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Chancellor to announce ‘Great British Summer Savings’ - a UK wide scheme to help families enjoy this summer ...

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Boost for Britain’s financial services and greater protections for consumers as new legislation is introduced

Boost for Britain’s financial services and greater protections for consumers as new legislation is introduced

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Bill introduced to Parliament this week will unlock growth and investment across the country and boost protections for consumers....

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Reeves to use Parliament to drive through power plants and infrastructure

Reeves to use Parliament to drive through power plants and infrastructure

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Major energy projects to be fast-tracked by curbing legal challenges and boosting Parliament's approval powers...

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Reeves to use Parliament to drive through power plants and infrastructure

Reeves to use Parliament to drive through power plants and infrastructure

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Chancellor announces further reforms on judicial review of major infrastructure projects....

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Chancellor protects drivers and businesses from rising fuel costs

Chancellor protects drivers and businesses from rising fuel costs

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

The Government has announced a support package for motorists....

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Appointment of Non Executive Director to the Department for Work and Pensions Board

Appointment of Non Executive Director to the Department for Work and Pensions Board

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Appointed by the Secretary of State, Lisa Tremble will join the DWP Departmental Board from 1 April 2026 as Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Ex...

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Chancellor commits to new anti profiteering powers and fights back on rising bills

Chancellor commits to new anti profiteering powers and fights back on rising bills

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Consumer watchdogs to gain new investigatory powers...

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Fairer taxes for high value homes

Fairer taxes for high value homes

Tuesday, 19 May 2026

The government has launched a consultation on the details of the new High Value Council Tax Surcharge, to make the system fairer for households. ...

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Michael Plaut appointed to The Crown Estate Board

Michael Plaut appointed to The Crown Estate Board

Tuesday, 19 May 2026

The Crown Estate has announced the appointment of Michael Plaut OBE to The Crown Estate Board with special responsibility for Wales. ...

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Britain is undersaving for retirement warns Pensions Commission

Britain is undersaving for retirement warns Pensions Commission

Monday, 18 May 2026

The Pensions Commission has today (19 May) published its interim report on the state of retirement saving in the UK, setting out the key challenges fa...

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Government turning the tide for young people in the Midlands with jobs backing from Severn Trent

Government turning the tide for young people in the Midlands with jobs backing from Severn Trent

Monday, 18 May 2026

Young people across the East and West Midlands will have more work opportunities as Severn Trent becomes the latest backer of a government drive to ta...

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Huge recruitment boost to tackle backlog in vital disability work scheme

Huge recruitment boost to tackle backlog in vital disability work scheme

Monday, 18 May 2026

Tens of thousands of disabled people needing support to move into or stay in work will have their claims processed quicker, thanks to action taken by ...

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Banking reforms to boost investment by billions for British businesses

Banking reforms to boost investment by billions for British businesses

Monday, 18 May 2026

British businesses stand to benefit from billions in fresh financing being unlocked through reforms to the bank ring-fencing regime...

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