Treasury

The Government is expected to re-write its own rules on borrowing in order to avoid forcing up taxes, The Telegraph reports.

A damning report into the near-collapse of Equitable Life will highlight failings by government regulators and pave the way for billions of pounds in compensation to be paid out of the public purse, The Telegraph exclusive reveals.

The Treasury has today announced a raft of new measures to help struggling households deal with their financial problems.

The banking industry has attacked the Government's plan to pay out part of a depositor's savings within a week of a bank going bust, The Telegraph reports.

The Treasury Committee has requested stakeholders to provide written evidence for its enquiry into offshore financial centres (OFC).

The Bank of England has unveiled details of its plans to restart the money markets and prevent further damage to the UK banking system.

The Treasury may have underestimated the impact of ongoing market turbulence in its forecast for economic growth this year, the Treasury Committee warns.

Chancellor Alistair Darling has confirmed capital gains will be taxed at an 18% rate as of 6 April.

The Government has published details of draft legislation, announced in the 2007 Budget, related to business tax reform and capital allowances.

The Treasury today launched a £76m free face-to-face money advice service as part of a £135m plan to promote financial inclusion.