Natwest buys back 1bn in shares from Treasury as government stake drops to 11%NatWest's buyback reduces government ownership to over 11%, indicating steady progress towards full privatisation.
Treasury may have broken law by failing to reveal 9.5bn spend in Tory budget, MPs toldTreasury officials may have violated legal obligations by not informing lawmakers about unreported spending, impacting fiscal forecasts.Transition to 'trust but verify' could prevent future oversight failures in fiscal management.
Treasury accused of hiding 9.5bn 'black hole' in budget, says OBR chiefThe UK Treasury possibly violated the law by not sharing £9.5 billion in spending data needed for accurate public financial forecasts.
Treasury may have broken law by failing to reveal 9.5bn spend in Tory budget, MPs toldTreasury officials may have violated legal obligations by not informing lawmakers about unreported spending, impacting fiscal forecasts.Transition to 'trust but verify' could prevent future oversight failures in fiscal management.
Treasury accused of hiding 9.5bn 'black hole' in budget, says OBR chiefThe UK Treasury possibly violated the law by not sharing £9.5 billion in spending data needed for accurate public financial forecasts.
Treasury warns of difficult decisions in budget after September borrowing riseThe UK government must make tough budget decisions due to increased borrowing and public sector pay pressures, against a backdrop of inherited financial challenges.
Pound heads for worst week in over a year; oil set for biggest weekly gain since early 2023 business liveRachel Reeves warns of inflation risks from Middle East conflicts affecting Britain's economy.
Treasury reconsidering Labour plan for non-dom tax statusThe Treasury is reconsidering Labour's non-dom tax abolition plan due to potential financial losses from wealthy foreigners leaving the UK.
Secret gifts from public swell Treasury's coffersVoluntary donations to UK's Treasury highlight public willingness to contribute, though total amounts remain minimal relative to overall government spending.
Former Tory minister Therese Coffey applied for job in Labour governmentTherese Coffey applied for the EBRD director role after losing her seat, showcasing her government experience despite ultimately being rejected.