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Positioning Scotland for Economic Recovery & Growth
Speech by Alistair in Edinburgh on 12 February 2010
Changes to public expenditure National Statistics releases
As part of the Government’s alignment project, announced in the Green Paper ‘The Governance of Britain’, changes are being made to the budgeting framework in order to more closely align Budgets, Resource Accounts and Supply Estimates.
Speech by Financial Services Secretary to the Treasury, Paul Myners, at the NAPF Corporate Governance Seminar, Cheapside, London
Speech by Financial Services Secretary to the Treasury, Paul Myners, at the NAPF Corporate Governance Seminar, Cheapside, London
UK Government supports call for the restoration of Zimbabwe’s IMF voting rights
The UK Government today welcomed the call by Zimbabwean Finance Minister Tendai Biti for the restoration of Zimbabwe’s voting rights at the IMF.
Consultation on the Private Rented Sector
The Government today published a consultation document on the role the Private Rented Sector should play in supporting the economic recovery and increasing supply in the housing market.
UK official holdings of International Reserves
UK official holdings of international reserves - January 2010
£700 million lending boost for UK businesses
Over £700 million of affordable and easy to access funding from the European Investment Bank (EIB) has been approved for nearly 3,000 small businesses across the UK, through participating national banks.
Tax boost for West of Shetland gas fields
Oil companies operating in the most difficult to exploit areas of the UK Continental Shelf are to receive a boost under planned legislation from the Government.
Government publishes proposals to enhance UK attractiveness to multinationals
The Government today published a discussion document on proposals for reforming the UK tax treatment of controlled foreign companies (CFCs).
HM Treasury appointments
Edward Troup has been appointed Managing Director of the Budget, Tax and Welfare directorate, in succession to Mark Neale.
Approval of B&B and Dunfermline wind-down plans
The Government today welcomes the European Commission’s (EC) approval of restructuring plans for Bradford & Bingley plc (B&B) and Dunfermline Building Society.
Brief opening comments to financial services seminar
Brief opening comments to financial services seminar
Government moves to support UK Islamic finance industry
The Treasury yesterday introduced measures in Parliament to support Islamic finance and the issuance of corporate sukuk within the UK.
Three Hundreds of Chiltern
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has this day appointed Iris Robinson to be Steward and Bailiff of the Three Hundreds of Chiltern.
Treasury calls for more choice in business finance
Work to increase options for UK businesses in need of non-bank finance is the subject of a discussion document released by the Treasury today.
Dunfermline Building Society Compensation Scheme: Appointment of the independent valuer
Following a competitive process, on 22 December 2009, an independent Appointment Panel appointed Ian Burns, head of Smith & Williamson’s transaction services and valuations practices, as independent valuer for the purposes of the compensation...
Greater Manchester granted city region status
A groundbreaking agreement between the 10 Greater Manchester local authorities and the Government will be signed on Friday.
Treasury sets out plans to manage investment bank failures
The Treasury has today published proposals to strengthen the UK's ability to deal with any future failure of an investment bank
Discussion document on role of financial sector
The Treasury has today published a discussion document on possible international options to reduce the cost to taxpayers of financial sector failures.
Treasury confirms 1 January restructuring of Northern Rock
The restructure of Northern Rock will take place on 1 January 2010, the Treasury has confirmed today.
Treasury publishes details of Asset Protection Scheme
The Treasury has today published its final agreement with the Royal Bank of Scotland on the bank’s participation in the Asset Protection Scheme, along with further detail of the scheme’s operation and the assets it covers.
UK official holdings of International Reserves
UK official holdings of International Reserves for November 2009
Government to implement Walker reforms on pay and governance
The Government will move quickly to implement the reforms of bank pay and governance proposed today by Sir David Walker.
London Child Poverty Awards winners announced
The outstanding achievements of some of London’s most inspirational individuals and organisations were recognised at the inaugural London Child Poverty Awards last night (Monday 16 November 2009)
2009 Government Finance Profession Awards
The Government Finance Profession (GFP) is delighted to announce the winners of the twelve awards for excellence in financial management presented on Thursday 19 November at a ceremony in Brighton.
Greater protections for mortgage borrowers
The protections enjoyed by UK mortgages borrowers are to be strengthened under new proposals published by the Treasury today.
Winter Supplementary Estimates 2009-10
The Winter Supplementary Estimates, presented to the House of Commons today as HC 24, seek authority for expenditure by government departments of £6.6 billion in resources and £24.0 billion in cash
Vote on Account 2010-11
A Vote on Account for £217,908 million resources and £218,765 million cash for central government was presented to the House of Commons today as HC 33
Government introduces Financial Services Bill
The Government has today introduced the Financial Services Bill to Parliament.
Government welcomes approval of Lloyds restructure
The Government has today welcomed the European Commission's state aid approval for the restructuring of Lloyds Banking Group.
HM Treasury appointments
Jonathan Taylor has been appointed to the post of Managing Director, Financial Services. Mr Taylor will take up this post in early January.
Bank of England - Director of the Court
Her Majesty The Queen has been pleased to approve, under the Bank of England Act 1998, as amended by the Banking Act 2009, the appointment of John Morrison Stewart as a new Director of the Court of the Bank of England
Statement on money laundering controls in overseas jurisdictions
This notice constitutes advice issued by HM Treasury about risks posed by unsatisfactory money laundering controls in a number of jurisdictions.
Up to £1.4 billion in new loans for onshore wind farms
Three UK-based banks will start offering new loans to eligible onshore wind farms today. Wind farm developers and the banks will have an opportunity to start brokering the deals at a forum in the city hosted by Ed Miliband and Chancellor Alistair Darling.
Child Trust Fund Annual Statistics
The Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, Sarah McCarthy-Fry MP, has today released the annual Child Trust Fund statistics showing a high awareness and strong take-up of Child Trust Funds.
UK official holdings of International Reserves
Michael Foot publishes final report
Tackling the financial crisis
Government welcomes approval of Northern Rock restructure
The Government has today welcomed the European Commission’s (EC) approval of the legal and capital restructure of Northern Rock.
Number of households without bank accounts cut by half
The Government and the Financial Inclusion Taskforce are pleased to announce today that the shared goal to halve the number of adults living in households without access to a bank account has been achieved.
Changes to the Financial Services Authority Board
The Chancellor today announced the appointment of Mick McAteer, Brian Pomeroy, Andrew Scott & James Strachan as non-executive directors (NEDs) of the Financial Services Authority (FSA).
UK welcomes Iceland loan agreement
Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Ian Pearson MP, welcomed an agreement today on repayment to the UK and Netherlands of payments made following the collapse of Landsbanki.
City of London banks agree to support G20 bonus reforms
The UK subsidiaries and branches of leading overseas banks have agreed to support the implementation of reforms to bank pay agreed by the G20 in Pittsburgh, the Financial Services Secretary, Lord Myners, announced today.
HM Treasury announces call for evidence, to inform Review of Money Laundering Regulations 2007
HM Treasury has today published a call for evidence on the Money Laundering Regulations 2007 and of the UK’s anti-money laundering policies and procedures under them
Building Britain's future
The Budget Report 2009, 'Building Britain's future'
HM Treasury Appointments
Michael Ellam has been appointed Managing Director, International and Europe, in succession to Stephen Pickford.
HM Treasury appoints Senior Adviser on financial stability issues
£3,000 Tax-free ISA boost for over 50s
Savers aged 50 and over can now take advantage of a £3,000 increase in the tax-free ISA allowance, with the limits rising to £10,200 (up from £7,200), of which up to £5,100 can be saved in cash (up from £3,600)
Applications invited for appointment as independent valuer under the Dunfermline Building Society compensation arrangements
British banks to lead the way on G20 bonus reforms
New Chief Executive – Asset Protection Agency
HM Treasury today announces the appointment of Stephan Wilcke as Chief Executive of the Asset Protection Agency (APA) with effect from 28 September 2009...
New IT services contract
HM Treasury has signed a contract with Fujitsu to provide information and communication technology services...
UK film makers get £100m support from tax relief
New figures showing the continued success of the Government’s film tax relief were released today. In 2008/09 over £100m of support has been provided for the production of over 170 UK films...
Speech by Paul Myners, Financial Services Secretary, Developing a new financial architecture: lessons learned from the crisis, at the Financial Times Global Finance Forum
700,000 seven-year olds get Trust Fund boost
Speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Alistair Darling MP, at the Callaghan Lecture, Cardiff
Speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Alistair Darling MP, at the CBI Scotland Annual Dinner, Glasgow
UK official holdings of International Reserves
Chancellor visits Business Payment Support Service HQ in Glasgow: 185,000 UK businesses given more time to pay taxes
Chancellor Alistair Darling will today visit the hub of the HMRC Business Payment Support Service (BPSS) in Cumbernauld, Glasgow to see how the 7-day a week service is performing in its work to support struggling businesses across the UK.
UK secures long-term European backing for key small business tax break
The Government has secured the long-term future of a tax break designed to help small, high-growth companies to recruit and retain highly skilled employees by gaining State Aid approval from the European Commission.
UK official holdings of international reserves
UK official holdings of international reserves
Government action to tackle VAT fraud on carbon credits
The UK Government today introduced legislation to remove VAT from supplies of emissions allowances (also known as carbon credits) traded within the UK, in order to prevent the risk of VAT fraud, Stephen Timms announced today...
Chancellor appoints new Chairman for UKFI
Sir David Cooksey has been appointed as Chairman of UK Financial Investments Limited (UKFI), the company set up to manage the Government’s stakes in the banks, the Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling announced today.
UK welcomes Tax Information Exchange Agreements signed by Guernsey
The United Kingdom welcomes Guernsey’s progress in signing Tax Information Exchange Agreements, which strengthen its reputation as a jurisdiction committed to good governance in tax matters.
Legislation to ensure effective debt relief for poor countries
The Government is today launching a consultation on legislation that would protect 40 of the world’s poorest, most heavily indebted countries from the behaviour of a minority of commercial creditors, such as so-called ‘vulture funds’.
Public Expenditure 2008-09: Provisional Outturn
The Treasury today published the Public Expenditure Outturn White Paper (Cm 7606) showing provisional outturn for Departmental Expenditure Limits (DEL) and Annually Managed Expenditure (AME) in 2008-09
Government welcomes publication of Walker review
The Government strongly welcomes Sir David Walker’s proposals for the reform of the corporate governance of UK banks and other financial institutions
Public expenditure outturn update
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling has today published 'Reforming Financial Markets', a document setting out the Government’s proposals for the reform of the financial system.
Statement on the Government's Asset Protection Scheme
On 19 January the Government set out a comprehensive plan to remove the remaining obstacles to increased bank lending and restore confidence to financial markets. The Government is today announcing the implementation of its Asset Protection Scheme.
Government plans for the reform of financial markets
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling has today published 'Reforming Financial Markets', a document setting out the Government’s proposals for the reform of the financial system.
Public Sector Procurement conference
Good morning and thank you to our hosts, GovNet, for organising this conference and for giving me the opportunity to speak to you today. I’d like to say a few words about public procurement in the context of the global economic downturn; ...
UK official holdings of international reserves
UK official holdings of international reserves
Publication of Public Expenditure Statistical Analyses (PESA) National Statistics first release
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 from 2003-04 to 2007-08.
Code of practice on tax for banks
The Government today published a consultation document on a code of practice on tax for banks.
UK welcomes Tax Information Exchange Agreements signed by Jersey
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.
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 interest with the UK and other EU Member States.
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.
Publication of Main Supply Estimates, Public Expenditure Statistical Analyses 2009 and Supplementary Budgetary Information 2009-10
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 departmental spending plans for the current financial year.
Speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Alistair Darling MP, at Mansion House
My Lord Mayor, ladies and gentlemen. It is an honour to be with you again tonight at this prestigious event.
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.
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 opportunities to flourish.
Speech by the Financial Services Secretary to the Treasury, Paul Myners to the Association of Foreign Banks
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.
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.
UK official holdings of international reserves
The UK official holdings of international reserves for May 2009
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...
Bank of England – Court Appointments
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...
UK official holdings of international reserves
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...
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 the Budget measures, is published today.
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 approval from the European Commission.
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.
Supplementary documents
Supplementary documents published alongside the Budget Report 2009
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.
Press notices
Budget Report 2009 press notices published today
Regional press notices
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
Public expenditure outturn update
Public expenditure outturn update
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 savings.
Michael Foot publishes progress report
Michael Foot has today published a progress report on his independent review of British offshore financial centres.
Pre-Budget Report 2008
The Pre-Budget Report 2008, ' Facing global challenges: supporting people through difficult times', is published today 24 November 2008.
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 international tobacco manufacturers...
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...
Real help for North West and North East through £12m Moneymadeclear service pathfinder
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 North West of England. ...
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. ...
UK official holdings of international reserves
Statement on the G20 Summit
Businesses given more time to pay business rates
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 assured that their money is safe and secure.
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
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. ...
UK official holdings of international reserves
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 million1) compared with ....
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 (£17,263 million1) compared with $24,239 million ...
UK official holdings of international reserves
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, ...
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 Treasury. ...
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 was made in accordance ...
Report of Professional Services Global Competitiveness Group
The Professional Services Global Competitivnesss Group (PSGC) has today published its report into the medium and long-term challenges facing professional services in the UK.
Treasury communications
Jean-Christophe Gray, currently a senior civil servant in HM Treasury’s International Finance Directorate, has been appointed Head of Press at HM Treasury and becomes the Chancellor’s principal spokesperson on all economic and policy issues.
Government waives VAT for Help For Heroes X-Factor campaign
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Alistair Darling MP, has today announced that the Government will waive VAT on the sale of the X-Factor Help For Heroes single, by making an exceptional one-off charitable donation equivalent to the sum of the..
Securing a fair framework for homeowners
Today the Government announced new rules to help protect homeowners, who may be facing the threat of repossession.
HM Treasury warns businesses of serious threats posed to the international financial system
This notice constitutes advice issued by HM Treasury about serious threats posed to the integrity of the international financial system.
Bradford & Bingley plc Compensation Scheme: applications invited for appointment as independent valuer
The Treasury is inviting applications for the position of independent valuer to assess any compensation that may be payable to former holders of the shares in Bradford & Bingley plc that were transferred to the Treasury in September last year ...
Statement by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, The Rt Hon Stephen Timms, MP, on Asset Protection Scheme and Lloyds
Changes to the Financial Services Authority Board
The appointment of Hugh Stevenson as the chairman of the FSA’s committee of non-executive directors (NEDCo) was announced today.
Asset Protection Scheme - agreement with Lloyds
The Government is today announcing an agreement in principle with Lloyds Banking Group (Lloyds) to participate in the Asset Protection Scheme.
Financial support to the banking industry
Innovative Vaccine Investment now available in ISAs
Retail investors are to be offered an opportunity to invest in a new Vaccine Investment ISA that aims to raise £50 million to vaccinate children in the world’s poorest countries.
Safeguarding Government infrastructure investment
The Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Yvette Cooper, today announced Government action to ensure vital PFI infrastructure projects will go forward as planned despite the current financial market conditions.
Monetary Policy Committee Appointment
The Chancellor today announced that David Blanchflower, external member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), will step down when his term expires at the end of May 2009...
Letter to Sir Fred Goodwin
Letter to Sir Fred Goodwin from Paul Myners
Asset Protection Scheme and increased lending
The Government is today making two important announcements to further enhance financial stability and support increased lending to homeowners and businesses.
Asset Protection Scheme
Mr Speaker, with permission, I want to make a statement on the bank Asset Protection Scheme and today’s agreement with the RBS group. ...
HM Treasury appoints new Managing Director, Public Services and Growth Directorate
The Prime Minister, on the recommendation of the Chancellor, has appointed Andrew Hudson as Managing Director (Public Services and Growth Directorate), HM Treasury. ...
New Banking Act comes into effect
Northern Rock
Northern Rock will increase mortgage lending by up to £14 billion over the next two years in plans announced today. A new business strategy has been agreed that will see around £5billion of new mortgage lending for 2009 and ...
HM Treasury announces terms of reference for review of Northern Ireland financial mutuals
Change in bonus rates for SAYE sharesave scheme
Consultation on dormant bank accounts launched
The Government today launched a consultation on secondary legislation to establish a UK dormant accounts scheme. Subject to responses, the Government will introduce the legislation in Parliament later this year. ...
New legislation on payment services to deliver benefits for consumers and businesses
The Government yesterday laid before Parliament regulations to implement the EU Payment Services Directive (PSD) into UK legislation...
Independent review of corporate governance of UK banking industry by Sir David Walker
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform and the Financial Services Secretary to the Treasury today announced a review to recommend measures to improve the corporate governance of UK banks, ...
Protecting consumers in the sale and rent back market
The Government is today launching a consultation document on strengthening protection for vulnerable homeowners. The Government is proposing that companies offering sale and rent back agreements, which may target homeowners facing repossession, ...
Statement to the House of Commons on Bank Lending
Mr Speaker, with permission, I want to make a statement on today’s announcements on bank lending. The House will, I hope, understand that it was necessary to issue a market notice this morning, in the usual way. ...
Statement on the Government’s Asset protection scheme
As part of a a comprehensive package designed to reinforce the stability of the financial system, to increase confidence and capacity to lend, and in turn to support the recovery of the economy the Government is today announcing...
Statement on financial intervention to support lending in the economy
With the global economic downturn intensifying in the past two months, the Government is today announcing a comprehensive package designed to reinforce the stability of the financial system, to increase confidence and capacity to lend...
Government Responds to Equitable Life Report
The Government has today responded to the Parliamentary Ombudsman’s Report into the prudential regulation of the Equitable Life Assurance Society from 1988 to December 2001...
HM Treasury and FSA announce partners for £12 million Money Guidance pathfinder
The first group of partners, who will help to deliver the new £12 million Money Guidance pathfinder, were announced today by HM Treasury and the Financial Services Authority (FSA).
Four millionth Child Trust Fund milestone reached
The Economic Secretary, Ian Pearson MP, announced today that over four million Child Trust Fund accounts have been opened since they were introduced in 2005, ...
1.5 million people to benefit from free cash machines in low-income areas
Around 1.5 million people will benefit from the placement of over 600 non-charging cash machines in low income areas, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Ian Pearson MP, and Treasury Select Committee Chairman, John McFall MP announced today. ...
Changes to Credit Guarantee Scheme
The Government is today announcing proposals for changes to the Credit Guarantee Scheme
Change in Bonus Rates for SAYE sharesave scheme
The Government today announced changes in the bonus rates for the Save As You Earn (SAYE) Sharesave scheme that will maintain them in line with other interest rates.
Regional press notices
The Government is today providing details of the regional impact of the £20 billion fiscal stimulus announced by the Chancellor in the Pre-Budget report on Monday 24 November.
Government launches consultation on Islamic finance in the UK
A joint Treasury–FSA consultation on proposals for the legislative framework for the regulation of alternative finance investment bonds, which include sukuk, was launched today by Ian Pearson MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury. ...
The Homeowner Mortgage Support Scheme
The Government today announced further details of the Homeowner Mortgage Support Scheme, intended to provide greater assurance to homeowners that they will be able to remain in their homes if they suffer a temporary fall in income, but are expected to rec
Bank of England - Deputy Governor
Her Majesty The Queen has been pleased to approve, under the Bank of England Act 1998, the appointment of Paul Tucker to succeed Sir John Gieve as the Deputy Governor of the Bank of England for Financial Stability. This appointment is for a period of ...
Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Dinner
Let me start by thanking the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce for the invitation to address you all tonight. And it is a pleasure to be able to do so in my own constituency. ...
Supplementary documents index
Supplementary documents published alongside the Pre-Budget Report 2008
New scheme to help people at risk of repossession
The Government today announced a new scheme to help people who suffer a temporary loss of income stay in their home.
Independent Review into British Offshore Financial centres
The Government today announced that Michael Foot, currently Chairman of the UK office of Promontory Financial Group, will lead the independent review of British offshore financial centres announced at Pre-Budget Report 2008...
London Scottish Bank plc
HM Treasury has taken decisive action to protect the interests of retail depositors and wider financial stability following London Scottish Bank plc entering administration. ...
Statement on Banks and Building Societies
The Government announced a package of support for financial stability on 8 October, and set out how it would apply to individual banks on 13 October and 18 November. It made further announcements in the Pre-Budget Report on arrangements to work ...
Duties on Alcohol
In the Pre-Budget Report on Monday 24 November, the Government announced that it would increase duties on tax paid on tobacco, alcohol and petrol to offset the temporary cut in VAT to 15 per cent so that prices remained broadly unchanged. ...
Winter Supplementary Estimates 2008-09
The Winter Supplementary Estimates, presented to the House of Commons today, seek authority for expenditure by government departments of £7.4bn in resources and £32.1bn in cash
Vote on Account 2009-10
A Vote on Account for £202,246 million resources and £194,280 million cash for central government was presented to the House of Commons today.
Facing global challenges: supporting people through difficult times
The Government’s objective is to build a strong economy and a fair society, where there is opportunity and security for all. The 2008 Pre-Budget Report, Facing global challenges: supporting people through difficult times, ...
Ensuring fairness for all taxpayers
The Chancellor announced today a package of measures designed to protect the tax system from abuse and ensure that all individuals and businesses pay the right amount of tax.
Pre-Budget Report statement to the House of Commons, delivered by the Rt Hon Alistair Darling MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer
Pre-Budget 2008 statement to the House of Commons delivered by the Rt Hon Alistair Darling MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer
Pre-Budget Report 2008 press notices index
Pre-Budget Report 2008 press notices published today
Modernisation of Lloyd’s of London
Financial Services Secretary to the Treasury Paul Myners, today welcomed the coming into force of a Legislative Reform Order (LRO) that will modernise the operation of Lloyd’s of London...
UK First to Auction Carbon
The Government today held Europe’s first carbon allowance auction in Phase II (2008 – 2012) of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS). Four million allowances were sold at a total value of £54.4m excluding VAT, or £13.61 per allowance. ...
Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander
HM Treasury warns businesses of serious threats posed to the international financial system
This constitutes advice issued by HM Treasury about serious threats posed to the integrity of the international financial system.
Implementing support for the banking system
The Government is today taking decisive action to ensure our banking system remains on a sure footing in the face of continuing and exceptional instability across the world’s financial markets. ...
Treasury statement on financial support to the banking industry
With continuing exceptional instability in the global financial markets, the Government is today taking decisive action, by implementing the comprehensive set of measures it announced on 8 October, to make commercial investments in UK banks ...
Economic Secretary announces Banking Liaison Group
Ian Pearson MP, the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, today announced that a new expert liaison group on banking will be set up. The group will work with the Government to help prepare new secondary legislation for the special resolution regime (SRR)...
Government Finance Profession Awards 2008
The Government Finance Profession (GFP) is delighted to announce the winners of the twelve awards for excellence in financial management presented on Thursday 13 November at a ceremony in Brighton.
Consultation on safeguards for Banking Bill powers
Ian Pearson MP, the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, today launched a consultation on safeguards for exercise of the powers under the proposed Special Resolution Regime (SRR) that would be used to deal with banks in severe financial difficulty. ...
New Groups on Insurance and Asset Management
Ensuring the long-term strength of the UK’s insurance and asset management industries is the focus of two new government-industry groups to be co-chaired by the Chancellor, Alistair Darling MP together with Andrew Moss, Chief Executive of Aviva, ...
Child Trust Fund Annual Statistics
The Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Ian Pearson MP, has today announced the publication of statistics on the Child Trust Fund (CTF), which have been released by HMRC.
New Council to fire up Regional Economies
£500,000 to support women's enterprise
The first ever national Women’s Prowess Policy Centre (PNPC) will be launched by the Government today at a reception at Number 11 Downing Street.
The Mais Lecture on 'Maintaining stability in a global economy' given by The Chancellor of the Exchequer at the Cass Business School, London EC1
It is a pleasure to be invited to the Cass Business School to deliver this year’s Mais Lecture. We meet at a time of unprecedented turbulence in the world economy.
Film tax relief supporting UK film industry
New figures showing the success of the Government’s film tax relief were published today by Financial Secretary to the Treasury Stephen Timms. The figures, which are the first to be published since the scheme began in January 2007...
Landsbanki, Heritable, and Kaupthing Singer and Friedlander
Landsbanki, Icesave and Heritable
Government outlines new ways to lift children out of poverty and increase social mobility
A package of new initiatives to help families and end child poverty as part of a renewed drive to increase social mobility will be announced by Children’s Secretary Ed Balls, Work and Pensions Secretary James Purnell and Chief Secretary to the Treasury Yv
HM Treasury appoints new Non-Executive Board Members
The Treasury today announces three new non-executive appointments to the Treasury Board. The appointments have been approved by the Chancellor of the Exchequer following an open competition involving the independent Office of the Civil Service Commissione
Speech by The Chancellor of the Exchequer, The Rt Hon Alistair Darling MP, at the TUC Congress, Brighton
Speech by The Chancellor of the Exchequer, The Rt Hon Alistair Darling MP, at the TUC Congress, Brighton
Bank of England
Her Majesty The Queen has been pleased to approve, under the Bank of England Act 1998, the appointment of Charles Bean as a Deputy Governor of the Bank of England for Monetary Stability, for a period of five years starting on 1 July 2008. Alongside this t
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Fair Value in Foul Weather - Remarks by Andrew Haldane
Remarks by Andrew Haldane based on a previous speech to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in November 2009.
Wed, 10 March 2010 10:00:00 GMT
Time-Varying Dynamics of the Real Exchange Rate. A Structural VAR Analysis
Working Paper 382 by Haroon Mumtaz and Laura Sunder-Plassmann
Wed, 10 March 2010 09:30:00 GMT
All Together Now: Do International Factors Explain Relative Price Comovements?
Working Paper 381 by Özer Karagedikli, Haroon Mumtaz and Misa Tanaka
Wed, 10 March 2010 09:30:00 GMT
Evaluating and Estimating a DSGE Model for the United Kingdom
Working Paper 380 by Richard Harrison and Özlem Oomen
Wed, 10 March 2010 09:30:00 GMT
Household Debt, House Prices and Consumption in the United Kingdom: a Quantitative Theoretical Analysis
Working Paper 379 by Matt Waldron and Fabrizio Zampolli
Wed, 10 March 2010 09:30:00 GMT
Market Notice - The Bank of England's Foreign Currency Reserves
The Bank of England's Foreign Currency Reserves.
Tue, 8 March 2010 17:30:00 GMT
News Release - Monetary Policy - from Stability to Financial Crisis and Back? - Speech by Kate Barker
In a speech to the National Institute of Economic and Social Research in London today, Kate Barker draws lessons from her nine years as an external member of the Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).
Mon, 08 March 2010 17:00:00 GMT
News Release - Elgar £20 Banknote to be Withdrawn
The £20 banknote carrying the portrait of composer Sir Edward Elgar is to be finally withdrawn from circulation from 30 June this year.
Mon, 08 March 2010 10:00:00 GMT
Narrow Money (Notes and Coin) and Reserve Balances - February 2010
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).
Mon, 08 March 2010 09:30:00 GMT
News Release - Banknotes - Note Circulation Scheme
The Bank of England has commenced discussions with the commercial cash industry on changes to the arrangements for circulating banknotes.
Fri, 05 March 2010 13:00:00 GMT
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