Finance News

Within the Open Access Government Finance News section, you can find a wide variety of information on the changes in the financial sector.

We often explore the development of digital banking and the future of Fintech, along with the World Bank and World Trade Organisations (WTO) stories. You can also find expert opinions on many popular topics within this category along with insights into the financial changes in other countries.

This category also covers poverty and pensions in the UK along with any legal changes to financial law. Up to date articles are available on fiscal policy and trade wars within the sector.

money

Brexit decision has significant impact on economic activity

New data has suggested the impact of the vote to leave the EU has caused a “dramatic deterioration” in economic activity… The UK’s economic activity...
housing market

Overseas buyers have increased mortgage enquiries since Brexit

The number of overseas buyers enquiring about mortgages has doubled since the Brexit decision… deVere Mortgages, a firm that specialises in UK mortgages for expats...

IFS says pensioners prosper while income falls for young people

Young people have seen a drop income, with pensioners seeing an increase, according to a new report from the IFS… According to the think tank...
euros

European Commission launches two financial instruments

The European Commission has launched two new financial instruments for ESI Funds investments to help young businesses and sustainable urban development… The European Commission has...
pound

UK financial markets recovering in the wake of Brexit vote

After the financial markets slumped last Friday there has been some growth in the value of the pound as well as UK shares… Following the...

George Osborne moves to reassure the UK markets

This morning George Osborne made a statement assuring the UK the government would move to strengthen the economy and that Britain is still open...

Construction and property offer growth post-Brexit

The construction industry could offer the key to thriving outside the EU, while the property sector expects to see some growth… Construction could remain a...

Business leaders throw their support behind remain

Major heads of businesses and industry have come out in support of the Remain campaign… With only a few days until the EU referendum vote...
time to sell

Plans to sell off Shropshire Council sites to be discussed

Councillors at Shropshire Council will discuss plans to sell off smallholdings in the next few months it has emerged… Shropshire Council is expected to discuss...

8 ways the referendum vote could affect your business costs

Phil Foster, Managing Director of Love Energy Savings outlines what impact the EU referendum vote could have on businesses... British history is about to be made,...
spending cut

Brexit will lead to ÂŁ30bn taxes and spending cuts

Chancellor George Osborne warns leaving the EU would see taxes rise and further cuts to public spending… Leaving the EU would lead to massive tax...

Investment Fund could create 2000 jobs in County Durham

A new investment fund set to launch in County Durham next year could create or safeguard about 2,000 jobs and support 500 businesses... The ÂŁ20...

Nationwide warns house prices slowed in May

The Nationwide building society has warned the annual rate of UK house price growth saw a slowdown in May… According to new figures released by...

Brexit would be bad for small businesses

Business Secretary Sajid Javid has warned leaving the EU would be bad for small businesses… Pro-EU Minister Sajid Javid has said leaving the EU would...

Calling HMRC costs taxpayers ÂŁ97m

The National Audit Office has delivered a blow to HMRC customer services after revealing taxpayers calling the department lost the equivalent of ÂŁ97m last...
treasury

Treasury report warns Brexit would cause recession

A new analysis from the Treasury claims Britain would enter a recession, with some 500,000 jobs lost if the UK votes to leave the...
whitehall

Whitehall austerity has cost ÂŁ4m more than it saved

Plans to privatise some of Whitehall’s office functions has cost more to implement than it has saved, according to an official spending watchdog… Plans to...

CIPD warns pay growth is “stuck in the slow lane”

A new survey from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development has revealed the growth in wages is likely to remain in the slow...

IMF: Brexit would have “bad, to very, very bad” consequences

The IMF has warned leaving the EU would lead to negative and substantial effects on the UK’s economy… In its regular update on the economy...

Government will not give women help over pension changes

The government will not intervene on pension changes, which will see women lose thousands of pounds… A decision by the government five years ago to...

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