tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Chancellor of the Exchequer 2026-04-22T13:57:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/unlocking-private-investment-to-drive-uk-defence-as-an-engine-for-growth 2026-04-22T13:57:00+01:00 Unlocking private investment to drive UK defence as an engine for growth The UK defence industry stands to benefit as the Government considers new ways to unlock private investment to drive military readiness, create jobs and deliver economic growth across the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/chancellor-rallies-retail-banks-behind-her-economic-plan 2026-04-22T12:56:47+01:00 Chancellor rallies retail banks behind her economic plan Rachel Reeves today brought together the CEOs of Barclays UK, Lloyds Banking Group, Santander UK, NatWest Group, Nationwide Building Society and HSBC UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/chancellor-statement-to-parliament 2026-04-21T13:57:26+01:00 Chancellor statement to Parliament Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today (21 April) updated the House of Commons on the Government’s economic response to the Middle East. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/decisive-action-to-break-influence-of-gas-on-electricity-prices 2026-04-21T07:43:00+01:00 Decisive action to break influence of gas on electricity prices Families across the country will be better protected from energy crises, as government moves to break link between gas and electricity prices. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ai-firms-pioneering-drug-discovery-cheaper-supercomputing-and-more-get-first-backing-through-uks-sovereign-ai 2026-04-16T18:30:06+01:00 AI firms pioneering drug discovery, cheaper supercomputing and more get first backing through UK’s Sovereign AI Sovereign AI is the UK’s £500 million bet to back homegrown AI founders, drive growth and create jobs across the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-cuts-electricity-bill-for-10000-manufacturers-in-boost-for-uk-competitiveness 2026-04-16T09:00:05+01:00 Government cuts electricity bill for 10,000 manufacturers in boost for UK competitiveness The Government has announced that electricity bills will be cut by up to 25% for over 10,000 businesses through the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/chancellor-drives-global-push-for-responsive-and-responsible-international-action-in-face-of-war 2026-04-15T14:12:52+01:00 Chancellor drives global push for ‘responsive and responsible’ international action in face of war The Chancellor has coordinated a joint statement with international counterparts calling for a co‑ordinated response to the economic impacts of the Middle East conflict. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/hydrogen-investment-fuels-south-yorkshires-next-industrial-era 2026-04-09T07:34:00+01:00 Hydrogen investment fuels South Yorkshire's next industrial era Major hydrogen project to create over 400 new jobs in technology that uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/britains-innovators-backed-with-around-100m-of-new-investment 2026-04-07T13:56:49+01:00 Britain’s innovators backed with around £100m of new investment Entrepreneurs, start-ups and scale-ups are to receive a boost as a package to unlock private investment and double tax reliefs is brought into force. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/fuel-finder-now-helping-drivers-shop-around-for-the-best-deals 2026-03-31T00:01:02+01:00 Fuel Finder now helping drivers shop around for the best deals A growing number of apps and websites are displaying prices from Fuel Finder. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/chancellor-gets-banks-to-step-up-mortgage-support-for-customers 2026-03-26T17:58:00+00:00 Chancellor gets banks to step up mortgage support for customers The Chancellor and Economic Secretary brought together the six largest banks and building societies, alongside UK Finance, to take stock of the impact of the conflict in Iran on households and small businesses. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/chancellor-sets-out-plan-to-crackdown-on-profiteering-and-drive-britains-energy-security 2026-03-24T13:50:08+00:00 Chancellor sets out plan to crackdown on profiteering and drive Britain's energy security Households across Britain set to benefit as Chancellor acts on food prices, energy bills and profiteering – taking action on cost of living pressures while securing Britain's long-term energy independence. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/readout-cobrm-iran-economic-and-domestic-impacts-23-march-2026 2026-03-23T19:35:47+00:00 Readout: COBR(M) – Iran economic and domestic impacts: 23 March 2026 The Prime Minister chaired a COBR(M) meeting today, focussing on the domestic economic impact of the ongoing situation in the Middle East. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/scotland-france-ferry-link-moves-closer-with-3-million-uk-government-commitment 2026-03-19T13:55:35+00:00 Scotland-France ferry link moves closer with £3 million UK Government commitment Investment will upgrade vital Border Force and Customs infrastructure at the port. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/joint-statement-by-chancellor-of-the-exchequer-rachel-reeves-and-spanish-minister-of-economy-trade-enterprise-carlos-cuerpo-caballero 2026-03-19T09:46:17+00:00 Joint Statement by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves and Spanish Minister of Economy, Trade & Enterprise Carlos Cuerpo Caballero Chancellor Rachel Reeves co-chaired the first edition of the Trade and Investment Dialogue with her Spanish counterpart on a visit to Madrid on 18th March 2026. They agreed the following joint statement. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/chancellor-backs-the-norths-industrial-strengths-with-new-investments 2026-03-18T22:30:00+00:00 Chancellor backs the North’s industrial strengths with new investments New jobs, opportunities and major regeneration for communities and businesses will be created in the North as the Chancellor backs the region’s industrial strengths with new investment. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/millions-set-to-benefit-as-government-widens-access-to-affordable-finance 2026-03-18T10:51:46+00:00 Millions set to benefit as government widens access to affordable finance New reforms will let credit unions reach millions more people, expanding access to low-cost borrowing and secure savings for households tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/chancellor-lands-major-investment-with-spain-as-she-prioritises-closer-ties-with-europe 2026-03-18T09:54:51+00:00 Chancellor lands major investment with Spain as she prioritises closer ties with Europe Rachel Reeves visits Madrid to meet 120 of Spain’s top businesses and investors and Minister of Economy, Trade and Business Carlos Cuerpo tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/mais-lecture-2026 2026-03-17T15:12:11+00:00 Mais Lecture 2026 On 17 March 2026, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves gave the Mais lecture at Bayes Business School. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/chancellors-growth-plan-sets-key-principles-for-uk-eu-alignment 2026-03-17T14:35:00+00:00 Chancellor’s growth plan sets key principles for UK-EU alignment The Chancellor has set out how the government will build a stronger and more secure economy in an uncertain world.