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Penalty issued for breaches linked to Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Penalty issued for breaches linked to Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Friday, 27 September 2024

OFSI announces monetary penalty for breaches of UK financial sanctions imposed on Russia linked to its illegal invasion of Ukraine....

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Non executive chair reappointment at Government Actuary’s Department

Non executive chair reappointment at Government Actuary’s Department

Wednesday, 25 September 2024

The Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) announces the reappointment of Les Philpott as non-executive director and Management Board chair....

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Chancellor unveils package to deliver on promises of new government

Chancellor unveils package to deliver on promises of new government

Sunday, 22 September 2024

The Chancellor has today unveiled a package of measures to deliver on the agenda of the new government....

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Reforms to Financial Services retail disclosure requirements

Reforms to Financial Services retail disclosure requirements

Thursday, 19 September 2024

The Government and FCA announce plans to reform UK retail disclosure rules, and will temporarily exempt investment trusts from assimilated EU law requ...

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Chancellor: “Everyone can do something for women’s equality”

Chancellor: “Everyone can do something for women’s equality”

Wednesday, 18 September 2024

Rachel Reeves leads government backing of the Invest in Women Taskforce, which aims to create one of the world’s largest investment funding pools aime...

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New rules for banks to deliver financial stability and investment

New rules for banks to deliver financial stability and investment

Wednesday, 11 September 2024

New rules for banks and building societies announced today will ensure the UK financial system is resilient, competitive and promotes investment in th...

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Chancellor announces £8 billion Amazon Web Services investment, as she vows to make every part of Britain better off

Chancellor announces £8 billion Amazon Web Services investment, as she vows to make every part of Britain better off

Wednesday, 11 September 2024

Chancellor Rachel Reeves secures a planned £8 billion investment from Amazon Web Services which is estimated to support around 14,000 jobs per year ac...

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The government’s vision for the future of UK capital markets

The government’s vision for the future of UK capital markets

Wednesday, 11 September 2024

Launching the Capital Markets Industry Taskforce conference, the Economic Secretary to the Treasury set out the government’s vision for the future of ...

Boost for UK growth as start up investment schemes extended

Boost for UK growth as start up investment schemes extended

Tuesday, 03 September 2024

The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and the Venture Capital Trust (VCT) scheme have now been extended by ten years to 5 April 2035....

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Vindi Banga reappointed as Chair of UK Government Investments

Vindi Banga reappointed as Chair of UK Government Investments

Friday, 30 August 2024

Vindi Banga has been reappointed as Chair of UK Government Investments (UKGI) for a second three-year term, commencing in September 2024....

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International Investment Summit Adviser appointed

International Investment Summit Adviser appointed

Friday, 30 August 2024

Ian Corfield has been appointed as an unpaid International Investment Summit Adviser by the Chancellor of the Exchequer. ...

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Travel ban on two individuals under counter terrorism sanctions

Travel ban on two individuals under counter terrorism sanctions

Thursday, 29 August 2024

The travel bans are in addition to the financial prohibitions to which they are already subject....

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Chancellor appoints Professor Alan Taylor as member of the Monetary Policy Committee

Chancellor appoints Professor Alan Taylor as member of the Monetary Policy Committee

Friday, 16 August 2024

Professor Alan Taylor confirmed as new member of Monetary Policy Committee....

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Chancellor Reeves: Pension funds can fire up the UK economy

Chancellor Reeves: Pension funds can fire up the UK economy

Wednesday, 07 August 2024

Chancellor Rachel Reeves calls on UK pension schemes to invest more in the UK economy and deliver better returns for savers...

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Britain is open for business: Chancellor visits North America in investment drive

Britain is open for business: Chancellor visits North America in investment drive

Wednesday, 07 August 2024

Rachel Reeves to bang the drum for Britain in visit to New York City and Toronto this week...

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Chancellor: I will take the difficult decisions to restore economic stability 

Chancellor: I will take the difficult decisions to restore economic stability 

Wednesday, 07 August 2024

Chancellor addresses House of Commons with a pledge to ‘restore economic stability’ after revealing £22 billion of unfunded pressures inherited from t...

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First investors confirm for the International Investment Summit

First investors confirm for the International Investment Summit

Tuesday, 06 August 2024

Investors have already confirmed attendance at the government’s first International Investment Summit on 14 October, announced this weekend....

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Britain back open for business, Chancellor to tell G20

Britain back open for business, Chancellor to tell G20

Thursday, 25 July 2024

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves to attend first G20 meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil....

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Chancellor vows 'big bang on growth' to boost investment and savings

Chancellor vows 'big bang on growth' to boost investment and savings

Saturday, 20 July 2024

Landmark pensions review part of Government’s mission to ‘boost growth and make every part of Britain better off’.  ...

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Government introduces new Fiscal Lock Law to deliver economic stability and protect family finances

Government introduces new Fiscal Lock Law to deliver economic stability and protect family finances

Thursday, 18 July 2024

New law bringing economic stability introduced to the House of Commons following the King’s Speech....

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Boost for new National Wealth Fund to unlock private investment

Boost for new National Wealth Fund to unlock private investment

Tuesday, 09 July 2024

The Government announces new plans to align key institutions under the National Wealth Fund that will boost growth and unlock investment....

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Chancellor unveils a new era for economic growth

Chancellor unveils a new era for economic growth

Monday, 08 July 2024

The Chancellor has today promised to take immediate action to fix the foundations of the economy, rebuild Britain and make every part of the country b...

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves is taking immediate action to fix the foundations of our economy

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is taking immediate action to fix the foundations of our economy

Monday, 08 July 2024

In her first speech as Chancellor, Rachel Reeves laid out plans to rebuild Britain and make every part of the country better off....

Chancellor Rachel Reeves statement to HM Treasury   5 July 2024

Chancellor Rachel Reeves statement to HM Treasury 5 July 2024

Thursday, 04 July 2024

The Chancellor has today (05 July 2024) given her first speech to His Majesty's Treasury (HMT) staff....

Economic Secretary's speech at the CityWeek Conference

Economic Secretary's speech at the CityWeek Conference

Tuesday, 21 May 2024

Economic Secretary to the Treasury Bim Afolami delivers speech at the CityWeek conference on the benefits of economic sovereignty to reinforce the UK’...

Deal reached on interim Fiscal Framework for Northern Ireland

Deal reached on interim Fiscal Framework for Northern Ireland

Monday, 20 May 2024

Fair deal delivers on commitment made within the Northern Ireland Executive’s restoration financial package....

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The Future of UK Finance

The Future of UK Finance

Friday, 17 May 2024

Economic Secretary to the Treasury Bim Afolami delivers keynote speech at UK Finance at Bright Blue event in partnership with Virgin Money...

Leading tech firms invest over £2 billion in the UK in one week

Leading tech firms invest over £2 billion in the UK in one week

Friday, 10 May 2024

Major investments have been made in the past week alone...

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UK announces steps to provide more consumer choice through Overseas Funds Regime

UK announces steps to provide more consumer choice through Overseas Funds Regime

Wednesday, 01 May 2024

The new regime will support greater competition in the sector and more choice to consumers, supporting industry growth. ...

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Cash injection for millions as National Insurance cut hits payslips

Cash injection for millions as National Insurance cut hits payslips

Monday, 29 April 2024

Workers will see the impact in their payslips tomorrow (Tuesday 30 April)...

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