Treasury
What is capital gains tax and why is it being reviewed?
What is capital gains tax and why is it being reviewed?
Tory MPs expected to resist efforts to raise taxes to pay off coronavirus debt
15 Jul 2020
Government to spend £10bn on botched test-and-trace system
Government to spend £10bn on botched test-and-trace system
Calls for public inquiry mounting as Treasury also reveals £15bn bill for PPE
9 Jul 2020
How long can Britain afford the furloughing scheme?
How long can Britain afford the furloughing scheme?
Analysts say total cost of coronavirus job retention programme may hit £100bn by autumn
13 May 2020
Where does bailout money come from and who will pay for it?
Where does bailout money come from and who will pay for it?
Government’s multi-billion pound stimulus package could usher in another decade of austerity
27 Mar 2020
Who is Rishi Sunak and what sort of chancellor will he be?
Who is Rishi Sunak and what sort of chancellor will he be?
Sunak is a Conservative rising star, but No. 10 has neutered his high-profile new office
14 Feb 2020
Labour plans to move Treasury north
Labour plans to move Treasury north
Shadow chancellor John McDonnell wants to create new £250bn devolved unit responsible for national infrastructure
8 Jul 2019
UK economy ‘heading for worst year since financial crisis’
UK economy ‘heading for worst year since financial crisis’
Economists downgrade GDP growth forecasts due to Brexit uncertainty and sluggish consumer purchasing power
15 Oct 2018
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No-deal Brexit ‘could be as bad as 2008 financial crash’
No-deal Brexit ‘could be as bad as 2008 financial crash’
Bank of England governor warns Cabinet of high unemployment and 35% drop in house prices
14 Sep 2018
Mark Carney in talks to extend Bank of England tenure
Mark Carney in talks to extend Bank of England tenure
Treasury concerned post-Brexit transition could lead to uncertainty and destabilise markets
4 Sep 2018
Lib Dems claim Tories trying to 'con' public over cuts
Lib Dems claim Tories trying to 'con' public over cuts
Danny Alexander leaks what he claims are 'secret' Conservative plans for £8bn of welfare cuts
30 Apr 2015
ROYAL PROFIT: Should HRH share it around?
ROYAL PROFIT: Should HRH share it around?
Booming London property hands sovereign a windfall, but critics say 'loyal subjects' should get it
27 Jun 2013
Will new Bank of England chief Carney devalue pound?
Will new Bank of England chief Carney devalue pound?
World's biggest bond fund suggests Canadian may have no choice to help UK recover from recession
30 May 2013
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Friday 13 Apr 2012
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Friday 13 Apr 2012
13 Apr 2012
