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Appointment to Monetary Policy Committee

The Chancellor of the Exchequer today announced that David Miles has been appointed to succeed David Blanchflower as an external member on the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). The appointment, which...

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HM Treasury appointment

Following a Whitehall-wide competition the Prime Minister, on the recommendation of the Chancellor, has appointed Tom Scholar as Second Permanent Secretary, International and Finance directorate, HM...

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UK official holdings of international reserves

Part I: UK Government Foreign Currency Assets and Liabilities – January 2009 1. UK Government net reserves fell by $166 million in January 2009, ...

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UK official holdings of international reserves

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UK official holdings of international reserves

Part I: UK Government Foreign Currency Assets and Liabilities – November 2008. UK Government net reserves rose by $2,248 million in November 2008, bringing the end-November total to $26,487 million...

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UK official holdings of international reserves

Part I: UK Government Foreign Currency Assets and Liabilities – October 20081. UK Government net reserves fell by $1,485 million in October 2008, bringing the end-October total to $24,239 million (£15...

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UK official holdings of international reserves

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UK official holdings of international reserves

UK Government net reserves fell by $6 million in February 2009, bringing the end-February total to $27,849 million (£19,539 million) compared with $27,856 million (£19,322 million) at end-January 2009....

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Statement on the Government Guarantee Arrangements for Bradford & Bingley plc

The Treasury has today sought approval from the European Commission (the “Commission”) to approve the continuation of the guarantee arrangements with Bradford & Bingley plc

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Dunfermline Building Society

The Bank of England has announced today that core parts of Dunfermline Building Society have been transferred to Nationwide Building Society. It is business as usual for all customers and savers can be...

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Businesses given more time to pay business rates

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Statement on the G20 Summit

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UK official holdings of international reserves

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Tax cuts deliver extra help for families

The Government is today implementing tax cuts and increasing benefits to provide help for families and individuals in dealing with the effects of the global economic downturn. ...

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Real help for North West and North East through £12m Moneymadeclear...

HM Treasury and the Financial Services Authority (FSA) today launched Moneymadeclear, a service offering practical and impartial help and information on money matters for people in the North East and...

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Budget 2009 microsite

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Bank of England – Chair of Court

Her Majesty The Queen has been pleased to approve, under the Bank of England Act 1998, the appointment of Sir David Lees to succeed Sir John Parker as the new Chair of the Court of the Bank of England...

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Government signs agreements to tackle tobacco smuggling

The Government has today taken another significant step in the fight against tobacco smuggling as Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, Angela Eagle today signed anti-smuggling agreements with two...

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Pre-Budget Report 2008

The Pre-Budget Report 2008, ' Facing global challenges: supporting people through difficult times', is published today 24 November 2008.

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Michael Foot publishes progress report

Michael Foot has today published a progress report on his independent review of British offshore financial centres.

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Operational Efficiency Programme

The findings of the Operational Efficiency Programme (OEP), a year-long programme examining operational spending in the public sector, are published today showing scope for £15 billion of efficiency...

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Public expenditure outturn update

Public expenditure outturn update

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Chancellor of the Exchequer's Budget statement

Budget 2009 statement to the House of Commons delivered by the Rt Hon Alistair Darling MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer

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Regional press notices

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Press notices

Budget Report 2009 press notices published today

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Government announces changes to rules governing UK carbon auctions

In line with the government’s commitment to support a robust and stable carbon market, HM Treasury today published the Community Emission Trading Scheme (Auctioning of Allowances) Scheme 2009.

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Supplementary documents

Supplementary documents published alongside the Budget Report 2009

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Budget 2009

Budget 2009, 'Building Britain's future', is published today 22nd April 2009. Includes links to the full report, the Chancellor's speech and news releases.

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Building Britain's future

The Budget Report 2009, 'Building Britain's future'

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State aid approval for the UK’s three tax-based venture capital schemes

The UK’s three tax-based Venture Capital Schemes (the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS); Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) and the Corporate Venturing Scheme (CVS)), have each received formal state aid...

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Publication of the Finance Bill

In his Budget statement, the Chancellor set out a comprehensive package of targeted support for households and businesses, and a path to fiscal consolidation. Finance Bill 2009, which enacts many of...

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UK welcomes progress by Isle of Man on Tax Information Exchange

The UK welcomes the Isle of Man’s recognition by the OECD as a jurisdiction that has substantially implemented the internationally agreed standard on exchange of information in tax matters...

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UK official holdings of international reserves

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Report sets out vision for UK financial services sector

A reformed financial services sector will play an important role in Britain’s economic recovery, according to a report published today by the Financial Services Global Competitiveness Group...

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Bank of England – Court Appointments

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Regulating the sale and rent back market

The Government today laid before Parliament secondary legislation to bring sale and rent back agreements within the scope of Financial Services Authority (FSA) regulation...

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UK official holdings of international reserves

The UK official holdings of international reserves for May 2009

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Three Hundreds of Chiltern

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has this day appointed Ian Gibson to be Steward and Bailiff of the Three Hundreds of Chiltern.

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Speech by the Financial Services Secretary to the Treasury, Paul Myners to...

Chairman, Lord Mayor, Sheriff, Ladies and Gentlemen. I’d like to begin by thanking Roger Gifford and the board of the Association of Foreign Banks for inviting me this afternoon.

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Government commitment on child poverty to be enshrined in law

The Government is today publishing a landmark child poverty bill that enshrines in law a duty to eradicate child poverty by 2020 - so that all children have the best start in life and have the...

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Monetary Policy Committee: appointment of Adam Posen to the MPC

The Chancellor today announced that Adam Posen has been appointed to succeed Tim Besley as an external member on the Monetary Policy Committee.

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Speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Alistair Darling MP, at...

My Lord Mayor, ladies and gentlemen. It is an honour to be with you again tonight at this prestigious event.

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Publication of Main Supply Estimates, Public Expenditure Statistical Analyses...

The Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Stephen Timms, today presented to the House of Commons the Main Supply Estimates for 2009-10. The Main Supply Estimates seek parliamentary authority for...

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Manor of Northstead

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has this day appointed the Right Honourable Michael John Martin to be Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northstead.

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UK Government welcomes Isle of Man Tax Reforms

The UK Government has welcomed today’s announcement by the Isle of Man to improve the transparency of their tax regulations by announcing plans for the automatic exchange of information on savings...

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Bradford and Bingley plc Compensation Scheme: Appointment of independent valuer

Following a competitive process, the Treasury has today appointed Peter Clokey as independent valuer for the Bradford & Bingley plc Compensation Scheme.

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UK welcomes Tax Information Exchange Agreements signed by Jersey

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Code of practice on tax for banks

The Government today published a consultation document on a code of practice on tax for banks.

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Publication of Public Expenditure Statistical Analyses (PESA) National...

The 2009 Public Expenditure Statistical Analyses (PESA) National Statistics First Release is published at 9.30am today. This is an annual publication of statistical data on public expenditure outturn...

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UK official holdings of international reserves

UK official holdings of international reserves

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