Sunak sets out ‘significantly’ boosted job-support package as local lockdowns spread
22 Oct 2020 Economy
Sunak sets out ‘significantly’ boosted job-support package as local lockdowns spread
Chancellor’s £4.1bn pandemic aid proposals come one week after HM Treasury said existing measures “covered all bases”
Comprehensive Spending Review halted as Treasury prioritises certainty – and reiterates pay restraint warning
21 Oct 2020 Economy
Comprehensive Spending Review halted as Treasury prioritises certainty – and reiterates pay restraint warning
Sunak says now is not the time for a full review
Treasury perm sec Scholar tight-lipped on impact analysis for Covid-19 tiers
21 Oct 2020 Economy
Treasury perm sec Scholar tight-lipped on impact analysis for Covid-19 tiers
Treasury perm sec grilled by MPs demanding figures for effect on businesses of new localised restrictions
HMRC ‘may never catch up’ with tax compliance work ditched because of Covid-19
16 Oct 2020 Economy
HMRC ‘may never catch up’ with tax compliance work ditched because of Covid-19
MPs flag £7.5bn shortfall in first-quarter compliance income on top of £3.5bn estimated fraud from furlough scheme
DIT launches engagement drive to inform trade plans
16 Oct 2020 Economy
DIT launches engagement drive to inform trade plans
Liz Truss says new groups will bring trade unions and civil society “closer to discussions”
Coronavirus restrictions: Labour calls for ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown as local leaders demand Treasury support
14 Oct 2020 Economy
Coronavirus restrictions: Labour calls for ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown as local leaders demand Treasury support
New three-tier restrictions coming into effect today amid calls for further tightening of rules
Treasury boosts job support amid new Covid restrictions – but scheme less generous than furlough
11 Oct 2020 Economy
Treasury boosts job support amid new Covid restrictions – but scheme less generous than furlough
Sunak says expanded programme ‘will provide a safety net for businesses required to temporarily close their doors’
Post-pandemic policymaking 'must go beyond following the science', professors say
02 Oct 2020 Economy
Post-pandemic policymaking 'must go beyond following the science', professors say
British Academy project sets out ‘five principles to draw on "full breadth of knowledge" for policy
Levelling-up agenda at risk from Brexit and Covid-19 recovery work, IFS warns
02 Oct 2020 Economy
Levelling-up agenda at risk from Brexit and Covid-19 recovery work, IFS warns
Think tank says drive to fix regional inequalities will compete with “Build Back Better” coronavirus recovery and end of transition period
DWP staffing up to prepare for possible four million unemployed, says Coffey
01 Oct 2020 Economy
DWP staffing up to prepare for possible four million unemployed, says Coffey
Work and pensions secretary says "I genuinely hope we don't reach that figure, but it's important we are ready to help people"
Perm sec defends MHCLG's handling of £3.6bn ‘struggling towns’ fund picks
23 Sep 2020 Economy
Perm sec defends MHCLG's handling of £3.6bn ‘struggling towns’ fund picks
MPs quiz Jeremy Pocklington on selection of 101 towns from more than 1,000 candidates in 2019 pump-priming drive
BEIS permanent secretary seeking £130k successor for her old job
22 Sep 2020 Economy
BEIS permanent secretary seeking £130k successor for her old job
Senior roles in business department key to ‘leading Britain’s recovery from coronavirus’, candidates told