HM Treasury

The government should create an investment vehicle to buy up business loans from banks, says a leading thinktank.

Prime minister David Cameron will today be forced to answer calls for a government inquiry into the failure of Arch Cru and the fairness of the redress scheme set up to compensate investors.

The Treasury is preparing to water down a key recommendation in the Vickers report that would protect savers in the event of a bank going bust, according to reports.

Last year the government launched its consultation on simple financial products and a summary of responses has now been published.

The MP who this week had his calls for a government inquiry into the controversial £54m Arch cru investors' payment scheme dismissed by the Treasury, has said the fight for answers will continue in the corridors of Westminster.

The Treasury has begun a review of its response to the financial crisis and handling of the aftermath, focusing on its structure, management and resources.

Hargreaves Lansdown is one of only two companies in the FTSE 100 which has not located any of its subsidiaries in a tax haven.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has restarted its review of Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) funding, with a view to formally consult in the first half of 2012.

The Treasury and Financial Services Authority(FSA) are heading for a clash over a proposal to allow bidders for Northern Rock's "good" bank to take about £500m out of the lender.

Brian Murphy addresses the changes and potential impact of HM Treasury's recent review of UK residency status.