Treasury
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How much will it cost the UK to get to net zero?
In Depth Experts call for clarification on who will pay for upfront investment to achieve carbon emissions goal
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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Will the Universal Credit uplift be made permanent?
Today's Big Question Chancellor under growing pressure to continue £20-a-week hike beyond scheduled October cut-off
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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What is capital gains tax and why is it being reviewed?
Speed Read Tory MPs expected to resist efforts to raise taxes to pay off coronavirus debt
By Joe Evans Published
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Government to spend £10bn on botched test-and-trace system
Speed Read Calls for public inquiry mounting as Treasury also reveals £15bn bill for PPE
By Joe Evans Published
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How long can Britain afford the furloughing scheme?
In Depth Analysts say total cost of coronavirus job retention programme may hit £100bn by autumn
By James Ashford Last updated
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Where does bailout money come from and who will pay for it?
Speed Read Government’s multi-billion pound stimulus package could usher in another decade of austerity
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Labour plans to move Treasury north
Speed Read Shadow chancellor John McDonnell wants to create new £250bn devolved unit responsible for national infrastructure
By The Week Staff Last updated
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UK economy ‘heading for worst year since financial crisis’
Speed Read Economists downgrade GDP growth forecasts due to Brexit uncertainty and sluggish consumer purchasing power
By The Week Staff Published
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Mark Carney: No-deal Brexit ‘could be as bad as 2008 financial crash’
In Depth Bank of England governor warns Cabinet of high unemployment and 35% drop in house prices
By The Week Staff Published
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Mark Carney in talks to extend Bank of England tenure
Speed Read Treasury concerned post-Brexit transition could lead to uncertainty and destabilise markets
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Lib Dems claim Tories trying to 'con' public over welfare cuts
Speed Read Danny Alexander leaks what he claims are 'secret' Conservative plans for £8bn of welfare cuts
By The Week Staff Published
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Queen's record profit comes the day after Osborne's big cuts
In Depth Booming London property hands sovereign a windfall, but critics say 'loyal subjects' should get it
By The Week Staff Published
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Will new Bank of England chief Carney devalue pound?
Speed Read World's biggest bond fund suggests Canadian may have no choice to help UK recover from recession
By The Week Staff Published
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Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Friday 13 Apr 2012
Daily Briefing
By The Week Staff Published
Daily Briefing