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Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Draft tax legislation gives greater predictability and clarity
Following Budget 2011, the Government has today published responses to a number of tax policy consultations, alongside draft clauses for legislation to be included in Finance Bill 2012.
Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Statistical release: UK official holdings of international reserves November 2011
Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Reform of the Private Finance Initiative
The Government is today launching a call for evidence on the reform of the Private Finance Initiative (PFI).
Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Autumn Statement: Growth
Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Autumn Forecast Statement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon George Osborne MP
Autumn Forecast Statement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon George Osborne MP
Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Autumn Statement 2011
Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Government to waive VAT on X-Factor charity single
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, has today announced that the Government will waive VAT on sales of the X-Factor Christmas single by making an exceptional one-off charitable donation to Together for Short Lives...
Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Remote islands to get cheaper fuel from March 2012
Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Independent study on general anti-avoidance rule published
Graham Aaronson QC has today set out his recommendation to the Government for the introduction to the UK tax system of a narrowly focused general anti-abuse rule (GAAR).
Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Chancellor announces new financial restrictions against Iran
The Government has today imposed tough new financial restrictions against Iran which cut off all financial ties with Iranian banks.
Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Chancellor announces sale of Northern Rock plc
Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Government plans to reform PFI model
The Government will review the private finance initiative (PFI) and consider other delivery models, the Chancellor announced today.
Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT
UK Government announces extra £100 million for Scottish renewable
The Chancellor and the Chief Secretary to the Treasury today visited Nigg on the Cromarty Firth, where they announced around £100 million of additional funding for Scottish renewable energy, including marine renewables.
Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Government Finance Profession Awards 2011
The Government Finance Profession (GFP) is delighted to announce the winners of the sixteen awards in fifteen categories for excellence in financial management presented on Thursday 3 November at a ceremony in Birmingham.
Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Government announces extension of film tax relief
The Prime Minister has today announced the extension of film tax relief, the Government’s targeted tax break for the British film industry, until the end of December 2015.
Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Support for credit unions and co-operatives
Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban, today confirmed that a deregulatory package designed to help credit unions and co-operatives compete and grow more effectively has completed its Parliamentary passage.
Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Government ends exploitation of Channel Islands VAT rules
The Government has today announced that from 1 April 2012, Low Value Consignment Relief (LVCR) will no longer apply to goods sent to the UK from the Channel Islands.
Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Government ends exploitation of Channel Islands VAT rules
Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Statistical release: UK official holdings of international reserves October 2011
The UK official holdings of international reserves release for October 2011
Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Government sets out its offer on public service pensions
The Government today set out details of its offer to workers on public service pensions.
Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Junior ISAs launch today to help parents save for their children’s future
Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Lord Green of Hurstpierpoint
Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT
October 2011 PESA National Statistics release - including Country and Regional Analysis 2011
This release presents updated estimates of key public spending outturn series against two frameworks.
Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT
New steering group launched to develop ‘simple’ financial products
Mark Hoban, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, today announced the creation of a new steering group tasked with devising a suite of ‘simple’ financial products that will help consumers navigate the financial services market.
Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT
HM Treasury confirms higher ISA limits for 2012-13
Following the publication today of inflation figures for September by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), HM Treasury has announced that subscription limits for Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) from April 2012 will increase to £11,280.
Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Review into HM Treasury’s Management of the Financial Crisis
HM Treasury is reviewing its response to the financial crisis. The review is being led by Sharon White, formerly a Director General at the Ministry of Justice and the Department for International Development, and has begun work today.
Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Statistical release: UK official holdings of international reserves September 2011
Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Council tax freeze
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has today announced new support for local authorities to help them freeze council tax next year.
Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Chancellor announces plans for two new Enterprise Zones
The Government is inviting the Lancashire and the Hull and Humber Local Enterprise Partnerships to develop proposals for two new Enterprise Zones, the Chancellor has announced.
Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Chancellor announces increase in mobile phone coverage in the UK
The Government will invest up to £150 million to improve mobile coverage in the UK, the Chancellor announced today.
Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Permanent Chair and Tax Director appointed to Office of Tax Simplification
The Treasury has today announced that Rt Hon Michael Jack and John Whiting have been appointed as the permanent Chair and Tax Director respectively of the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS).
Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Progress made on Scotland Bill, but “still a long way to go”
Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, David Gauke yesterday gave evidence on behalf of the UK Government to the Scotland Bill Committee.
Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon George Osborne MP, to the Daily Telegraph Festival of Business conference
Good morning and thank you Damian for those kind words of introduction. Let me congratulate the Telegraph for organising this Festival of Business. The people in this room come from all parts of our country – from Aberdeen to Devon, from here in the North
Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Government announces new legislation to block tax avoidance involving Manufactured Overseas Dividends
The Government has today announced that it is introducing new legislation, effective from today, to block a tax avoidance scheme involving Manufactured Overseas Dividends (MODs).
Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Minister urges businesses in the North West not to miss out on National Insurance holiday
Treasury Minister, David Gauke is in Preston today reminding new businesses across the North West not to miss out on money they could be entitled to through the Regional Employer National Insurance contributions (NICs) holiday for new businesses.
Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Chancellor hosts fourth UK-China economic and financial dialogue
The Chancellor, George Osborne hosted Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishang for the Fourth UK – China economic and financial dialogue (EFD) today.
Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon George Osborne MP, the Lloyd’s of London Annual City Dinner
Speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon George Osborne MP, the Lloyd’s of London Annual City Dinner, Merchant Taylors’ Hall, London
Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Statistical release: UK official holdings of international reserves August 2011
Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Agreement with Switzerland to secure billions in unpaid tax
The Government is today initialling an historic agreement with Switzerland to tackle offshore tax evasion. The agreement will resolve the long-standing abuse of Swiss banking secrecy by those who seek to conceal the proceeds of tax evasion...
Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Minister urges businesses in the East Midlands not to miss out on National Insurance holiday
Treasury Minister, David Gauke is in Leicester today reminding new businesses across the East Midlands not to miss out on money they could be entitled to through the Regional Employer National Insurance contributions (NICs) holiday for new businesses.
Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT
The Government announces 11 new Enterprise Zones to accelerate local growth, as part of the Plan for Growth
The location of eleven new Enterprise Zones, designed to boost local growth and create over 30,000 new jobs by 2015, were announced today by the Prime Minister, David Cameron, the Chancellor, George Osborne, and the Communities Secretary, Eric Pickles.
Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Capital allowances loophole ended
The Government has bought forward the closure of a loophole which allowed businesses to accelerate capital allowances claims for plant and machinery and obtain advantageous early tax relief.
Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT
UK Official holdings of international reserves July 2011
UK Official holdings of international reserves July 2011
Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Government introduces deregulatory measures to help SMEs access equity financing
Mark Hoban MP announced that two deregulatory amendments to the EU Prospectus Directive have been brought into effect a year early by the UK to help small businesses access equity finance more cheaply and effectively.
Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT
The Plan for Growth: Four new Enterprise Zones set up to boost local growth
The locations of four more Enterprise Zones and a progress report showing that the Government has already met or reached significant milestones on 124 of the 137 reforms unveiled in the Plan for Growth in March 2011 were announced today.
Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Leadership of Infrastructure UK
The Treasury is today announcing the appointment of Geoffrey Spence as the new Chief Executive of Infrastructure UK.
Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Coastal communities to receive a multi-million pound boost
Coastal communities across the United Kingdom will receive a multi-million pound boost each year from a new Coastal Communities Fund, the Chancellor and Chief Secretary to the Treasury, announced today.
Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Government publishes new corporate governance code
Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Chief Secretary sets out progress on public service pensions
The Government will start formal consultations on increasing public service pension contributions in 2012-13 by the end of this month, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander said today, as he set out plans for talks on reform to continue...
Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Treasury announces plans to find £1.5 billion savings across PFI contracts
Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Government to review taxation of remote gambling
The Government has today announced that it will review the case for amending the taxation regime for remote gambling. This follows last week’s Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) proposal to make changes to the regulation of remote gambling.
Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Alexander announces new budget flexibility for Devolved Administrations
The Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander, today set out a new system of budgetary flexibility for the Devolved Administrations.
Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Tax simplification team to review pensioner taxation and share schemes
The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) is to turn its attention to pensioner taxation and employee share schemes in two new projects.
Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Government seeks views on greater integration of income tax and national insurance contributions
The Government has issued a call for evidence as part of its consideration of the integration of the operation of the income tax and National Insurance contributions systems, announced at Budget 2011.
Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Chancellor announces appointment of Robert Jenkins as an external member of the Interim Financial Policy Committee
The Chancellor announced the appointment of Robert Jenkins to the interim Financial Policy Committee (FPC)
Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT
UK official holdings of international reserves, June 2011
UK official holdings of international reserves for June 2011
Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Government publishes Bill to reform grants for Royal Household
Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Government announces extension of International Accounting Standard 27 to all NHS organisations
Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Government publishes proposals on Controlled Foreign Companies
The Government today published proposals for reforming the UK’s Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) rules, as part of its ambition to create the most competitive tax system in the G20.
Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT
First payments confirmed for Equitable Life policyholders
The Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban MP, today confirmed that the first cheques will be sent to Equitable Life policyholders on Thursday 30 June 2011, meeting the Government’s commitment that payments will start by the end of June.
Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Michael Cohrs appointed non-executive director of the Bank of England
Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Chancellor appoints Kate Barker and Lord Burns as non-executive members of the Office for Budget Responsibility
The Chancellor has appointed Kate Barker and Lord Burns as non-executive members of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR).
Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Government consults on reforms to the taxation of non-domiciled individuals and a statutory definition of tax residence
Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Government publishes financial regulation White Paper and draft Bill
Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Speech at the Lord Mayor’s dinner for bankers and merchants of the City of London by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mansion House, London
Lord Mayor, a year ago, standing here just five weeks after the Government had come to office, I spoke about the financial crisis and I quoted what Winston Churchill had said in this very room in the middle of the war...
Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Government publishes consultations on Patent Box and R&D credits
Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Treasury changes Credit Guarantee Scheme to allow banks to reduce Government support
Today the Chancellor has announced that the Treasury is changing the rules of the Credit Guarantee Scheme (CGS) to allow banks to reduce their participation in the scheme ahead of schedule.
Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Government publishes consultation on changes to Money Laundering Regulations 2007
The Government is publishing today its response to its review of the Money Laundering Regulations and proposals for improvement.
Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT
UK official holdings of international reserves, May 2011
Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Government publishes consultation on machine games duty
The Government today published a consultation and draft legislation on the introduction of a gross profits tax called machine games duty.
Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Treasury sets out how Equitable Life Payment Scheme will work
The details of how the Government scheme to make payments to Equitable Life policyholders will work were published by Mark Hoban MP, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, today.
Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon George Osborne MP, at the Institute of Directors Annual Convention
Check against delivery. Good afternoon. Thank you Miles for the very kind words of introduction. Thank you for your hard work at the helm of the Institute of Directors over the past 7 years.
Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT
UK official holdings of international reserves, April 2011
UK official holdings of international reserves, April 2011
Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT
New investment boost for Manchester industry
Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT
UK publishes review of the covered bond market
The Government and the FSA published today a joint review of the UK’s covered bond regulation.
Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Government introduces legislative measure on overseas pensions to tackle tax avoidance
Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT
UK official holdings of international reserves, March 2011
UK official holdings of international reserves, March 2010
Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT
HM Treasury appoints new head of the Government Finance Profession
HM Treasury has appointed Richard Douglas as Head of the Government Finance Profession.
Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Manor of Northstead
Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT
2011 Budget documents
On this page you can download the 2011 Budget document; either in a complete PDF or individual chapters. Supplementary documents are also available for download below.
Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT
2011 Budget press notices
Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT
2011 Budget statement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon George Osborne MP
2011 Budget statement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon George Osborne MP
Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Government accepts Pay Review Body recommendations
The Government has accepted the recommendations of Pay Review Bodies for public sector pay awards for 2011-12.
Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Launch of the OECD Economic Survey of the UK: Speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rt Hon George Osborne MP
Launch of the OECD Economic Survey of the UK: Speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rt Hon George Osborne MP
Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Chancellor announces £50m of superfast broadband funding
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, today announced the opening of bidding for £50 million of funding for superfast broadband roll-out in the UK.
Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Government announces further details about changes to pensions tax relief
Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban, announced today how the facility for meeting high annual allowance (AA) charges from pension benefits will work in practice, including that the tax should be paid at the point the charge arises.
Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT
UK Official holdings of international reserves, February 2011
UK Official holdings of international reserves, February 2011
Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Government launches consultation on Fair Deal policy
The Government has today launched a public consultation on the Fair Deal policy. Fair Deal is a non-statutory policy applying to pension provision for public sector staff when they are compulsorily transferred to a non-public sector employer.
Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Chief Secretary hails success of Burnley manufacturers
Danny Alexander today visited two Burnley manufacturing companies to highlight the importance of the manufacturing industry in returning balance to the UK economy.
Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Public expenditure outturn update
This release presents updated estimates of key public spending outturn series against two frameworks.
Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Government announces appointment of external members to the Interim Financial Policy Committee
The Government and the Bank of England today announced that Alastair Clark, Michael Cohrs, Donald Kohn and Sir Richard Lambert have been appointed to the interim Financial Policy Committee (FPC) as external members.
Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Funding of £27 million secures Face-to-Face Debt Advice Programme
The future of the face-to-face debt advice programme has been secured today with £27 million of funding for the next year, the Government announced today.
Sat, 12 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Funding could help South West business create up to 10,000 extra apprenticeships a year by 2015, says Chief Secretary
The South West could see 10,000 additional apprenticeship places a year by 2015 if employers make the most of extra government funding for training, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander said today.
Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Funding could help South West business create up to 10,000 extra apprenticeships a year by 2015, says Chief Secretary
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, today announced that £10 million of funding will be allocated to support the early phases of superfast broadband in Wales.
Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Three Hundreds of Chiltern
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has this day appointed Eric Evelyn Illsley to be Steward and Bailiff of the Three Hundreds of Chiltern.
Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Bank levy rates to be increased raising £800m more in 2011
The Chancellor has announced today an increase in the rate of the bank levy to be charged in 2011. This change will increase the revenue from the levy in 2011 by £800m to £2.5 billion.
Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT
First on-line Budget ideas portal launched today by the Chancellor
During a visit to a high-tech manufacturing firm in Cheltenham, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, launched the Government’s new online Budget portal. The portal allows anyone to send their ideas for the Budget...
Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT
UK official holdings of international reserves, January 2011
This monthly press notice shows details of movements in January in the UK’s official holdings of international reserves, which consist of gold, foreign currency assets and International Monetary Fund assets.
Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Government announces CEO-designate of new Consumer Protection and Markets Authority
The Government today announced that Martin Wheatley will become chief executive designate of the Consumer Protection and Markets Authority (CPMA). He will be formally appointed to the post of chief executive once the new body has been established...
Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Chancellor announces 8,000 more West Midlands jobs could be created by high speed rail line
30,000 jobs could be created if the construction of a new high speed rail line from London to Birmingham goes ahead, Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, said today.
Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Government announces package of measures to enhance consumer protection in the mortgage market
Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Government publishes Independent Commission on Equitable Life Payments’ Report
Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Manor of Northstead
Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Details of Avoidance Study Group set out
Graham Aaronson QC, today notified the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury David Gauke, of the experts who will work on his study into a General Anti-Avoidance Rule (GAAR), and the areas they will cover...
Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Urgent question on bonuses: answer by the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Statement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on bonuses
Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT
UK official holdings of international reserves, December 2010
UK Official holdings of international reserves, December 2010
Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Government introduces bank levy
The Government today introduced a permanent levy on banks’ balance sheets as it believes that banks should make a full and fair contribution in respect of the potential risks they pose on the wider economy.
Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Government launches consultation on Consumer Credit Regulation
Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Three billion a year could be saved from costs of infrastructure says report
Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Government issues a call for evidence on allowing early access to pension savings
Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Government announces tax avoidance clampdown
Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT
HM Treasury senior staffing
Helen Bailey, Director of Public Services, will be leaving HM Treasury with effect from 28 February 2011 to pursue other opportunities.
Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT
UK official holdings of international reserves, November 2010
UK Official holdings of international reserves, November 2010
Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Top 15 banks sign Code of Practice
The Government today announced that the top fifteen banks operating in the UK have adopted the Code of Practice on Taxation...
Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Government launches growth review
Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT
UK official holdings of international reserves, October 2010
Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Government launches National Infrastructure Plan
The Prime Minister today announced the publication of the UK’s first ever infrastructure plan.
Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT
UK Government publishes draft legislation on the Bank Levy
Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Spending Review documents
On this page you can download the Spending Review 2010 document; either in a complete PDF or individual chapters.
Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Government announces payment to Equitable Life policyholders
Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Spending Review press notices
Complete set of press notices and regional press notices
Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Spending Review statement
Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Public expenditure outturn update: October 2010
This release presents updated estimates of key public spending outturn series against two frameworks.
Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Financial Secretary to the Treasury announces changes to restricting pensions tax relief
Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban MP, announced today that the annual allowance for tax-privileged pension saving will be reduced from £255,000 to £50,000, and the lifetime allowance will be reduced from £1.8 million to £1.5 million.
Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Chancellor announces Professor Stephen Nickell and Graham Parker as his preferred candidates for members of the Budget Responsibility Committee
Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Chief Secretary sets out roadmap for rural fuel duty rebate
The Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander, today announced the Government’s intention to introduce a pilot scheme that will deliver a maximum of 5 pence per litre duty discount on petrol and diesel...
Sat, 09 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Chancellor announces reforms to the welfare system
The Chancellor announced today two significant reforms to the welfare system
Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Lord Sassoon launches consultation on insolvency arrangements for investment firms
Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Government implements saving ideas submitted through the Spending Challenge
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT
UK official holdings of international reserves, August 2010
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Public invited to vote on ideas to make savings
The public is today being asked to vote to find the best ideas from over 44,000 submitted to the Treasury as part of the public engagement through the Spending Challenge website.
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT
“Building the economy of the future” speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon George Osborne MP, at Bloomberg
George Osborne spoke to an invited audience at Bloomberg in London about the current state of the economy.
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Another step towards independence for Northern Rock plc
A further milestone in Northern Rock plc’s return to independence has been reached today, with notice that HM Treasury’s guarantee arrangements in place for the bank’s wholesale liabilities will end in three months time.
Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Government invites views on tax policies
Today the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, David Gauke MP has published nine documents for discussion and consultation relating to tax, following commitments made at the June Budget.
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Public Expenditure 2009-10: Provisional Outturn
The Treasury today published the Public Expenditure Outturn White Paper (Cm 7911) showing provisional outturn for Departmental Expenditure Limits (DEL) and Annually Managed Expenditure (AME) in 2009-10...
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Financial Secretary to the Treasury launches consultation on the implementation of financial regulation reforms announced at Mansion House
Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban MP, today launched the Government’s consultation on the implementation of reforms to financial regulation.
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Government announces publication of Sir John Chadwick’s report on Equitable Life
Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban MP announced today that the Coalition Government has published the final report by Sir John Chadwick...
Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Government announces introduction of Equitable Life Bill and establishment of the Independent Commission on Equitable Life Payments
Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban MP announced today that the Coalition Government has introduced a Bill to Parliament, which will enable payments to be made to Equitable Life policyholders.
Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Office of Tax Simplification
The Chancellor George Osborne and Exchequer Secretary David Gauke today established the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS).
Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Public expenditure outturn update
Today’s release of public expenditure statistics presents updated estimates of key public spending outturn series against two frameworks
Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT
The Government launches a consultation on removing the requirement to annuitise by age 75
Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban MP, today announced the start of an 8-week consultation on removing the effective requirement to annuitise by age 75
Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Speech by The Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban MP at the Consumer Financial Education Body Conference, Cambridge
It is a pleasure to be with you this afternoon and to have this opportunity to set out the Government’s vision for a responsible approach to personal finance.
Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Coalition Government launches consultation document on Bank Levy
Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Chancellor appoints Dr Martin Weale as external member of the Monetary Policy Committee
The Chancellor today announced that Dr Martin Weale has been appointed to succeed Kate Barker as external member on the Monetary Policy Committee.
Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT
UK Official holdings of international reserves, June 2010
This monthly press notice shows details of movements in June in the UK’s official holdings of international reserves, which consist of gold, foreign currency assets and International Monetary Fund assets.
Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Publication of the Finance Bill 2010
Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Publication of PESA 2010
Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Budget announcement on the Civil List for 2011
In his Budget statement today the Chancellor announced that payment to the Civil List for calendar year 2011 will be unchanged at £7.9m.
Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Government launches review of fair pay in the public sector led by Will Hutton
The Government today confirms the launch of an independent review of fair pay in the public sector headed by leading economist Will Hutton.
Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Publication of Main Supply Estimates, and Supplementary Budgetary Information 2010-11
The Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban, today presented to the House of Commons the Main Supply Estimates for 2010-11.
Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Chancellor announces John Hutton to chair commission on public service pensions
The Chancellor announced today that John Hutton has accepted his invitation to chair the independent Public Service Pensions Commission.
Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Action to tackle poor value for money and unfunded spending commitments
Today, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander, announced which projects re-submitted to the Treasury will be suspended and cancelled as part of a review of all spending decisions taken since 1 January.
Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Speech at The Lord Mayor’s Dinner for Bankers & Merchants of the City of London by The Chancellor of the Exchequer, The Rt Hon George Osborne MP, at Mansion House
Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Sir John Vickers to Chair the Independent Commission on Banking
The Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne today announced that Sir John Vickers will chair the Independent Commission on Banking.
Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Spending Review 2010 - the Government’s approach
The Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne and Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander today announced details of how the next Spending Review (SR) will be conducted.
Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Publishing data from the COINS database
As part of the Prime Minister’s transparency initiative, the Treasury has today taken the unprecedented step of publishing data from the Combined Online Information System (COINS) for 2008-09 and 2009-10 through data.gov.uk.
Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT
UK official holdings of International Reserves
UK official holdings of International Reserves, May 2010
Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Government commits to transparent, fair and independently designed payment scheme for Equitable Life policyholders
Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban MP, today confirmed the Government’s commitment to establishing an independently designed payment scheme for Equitable Life policyholders that is swift, simple, transparent and fair.
Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon George Osborne MP, announcing £6.2billion savings
Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Speech by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Rt Hon David Laws MP, announcing £6.2billion savings
Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Government announces £6.2bn of savings in 2010-11
Action to cut Whitehall waste and protect schools spending
Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Chancellor announces policies to enhance fiscal credibility
Sir Alan Budd will chair a new Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), established on an interim basis today, to assess the state of the public finances, the Chancellor has announced.
Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Chancellor announces date of emergency Budget
The emergency Budget will be held on Tuesday 22 June, the Chancellor announced today.
Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon George Osborne MP, on the OBR and spending announcements
Speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon George Osborne MP, on the OBR and spending announcements
Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT
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News Release - Publication date of 2011 Q4 'Project Merlin' lending data
The Bank intends to publish the data for 2011 Q4, alongside existing measures of gross and net lending reported by the major UK banks on the basis used in the Bank's Trends in Lending publication, on its website at 9:30am on Monday 13 February 2012.
Thu, 2 Feb 2012 15:40:00 GMT
The Bank Return - Figures for cob 1 February 2012
Each week the Bank of England publishes a summary balance sheet showing its main assets and liabilities - the Bank Return.
Thu, 2 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT
Introductory remarks by Paul Tucker at the book launch for 'Investing in Change: The Reform of Europe's Financial Markets'
Association of Financial Markets in Europe book launch.
Wed, 1 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT
News Release - Bank of England/GfK NOP Inflation Attitudes Survey: pre-notification of publication dates for 2012
The Bank of England today announces the publication dates of its quarterly Inflation Attitudes Survey for 2012.
Wed, 1 Feb 2012 16:40:00 GMT
Narrow Money (Notes and Coin) and Reserve Balances - January 2012
Monthly release of growth rates, amounts outstanding and changes in notes and coin and M0 (notes and coin plus bankers' operational deposits at the Bank of England).
Wed, 1 Feb 2012 09:30:00 GMT
Lending to Individuals - December 2011
Monthly release of growth rates, amounts outstanding and changes in total lending to individuals, broken down into lending secured on dwellings and consumer credit.
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:30:00 GMT
(Bankstats) Monetary and Financial Statistics - January 2012
Informally known as Bankstats. It consists of: money and lending; monetary financial institutions' balance sheets; further analyses of deposits and lending; external business of banks operating in the UK, public sector debt and the money markets (including gilt repo and stock lending); sterling commercial paper, other debt securities, capital issues; financial derivatives, interest and exchange rates and occasional background articles.
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:30:00 GMT
Sectoral Breakdown of Aggregate M4 and M4 Lending - December 2011
Monthly release of growth rates of and changes in M4 and M4 lending for the household sector, private non-financial corporations, and other financial corporations, together with the second release of growth rates of and changes in aggregate M4 and M4 lending.
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:30:00 GMT
Analysis of Monetary Financial Institutions' Deposits from and Lending to UK Residents - December 2011
Industrial analysis of deposits with, and borrowing from, monetary financial institutions in the UK by UK residents other than monetary financial institutions. The release contains growth rates, amounts outstanding and changes in deposits and borrowing, both in sterling and foreign currency.
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:30:00 GMT
Effective Interest Rates - December 2011
The effective interest rate is the weighted average of all the interest rates across each type of deposit or loan account held by all the clients within an economic sector. The Bank calculates average effective rates as weighted averages of the effective interest rates supplied by each of the reporting institutions.
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:30:00 GMT
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