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'Infrastructure has a vital role to play in boosting our national productivity', says Andrew Jones.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
New plans to improve infrastructure and boost the construction sector’s productivity could save £15 billion a year.
North of Tyne devo deal will boost the local economy by £1.1 billion, create 10,000 new jobs and attract £2.1 billion in private investment.
Communities near sites, approved for the safe and clean extraction of shale gas, will benefit from a share of the proceeds through a new ‘Shale Wealth Fund’.
Just seven days to use the round pound before they swap the high street for the history books.
'The North East can once again be the engine of the UK’s economic, scientific and cultural progress,' says Andrew Jones.
BBC Children in Need, The Royal Mint and HM Treasury launch Pudsey's Round Pound Countdown.
The government is cracking down on illegal waste sites, making rogue operators liable for landfill tax.
'Government remains fully committed in its support of the UK’s oil and gas industry' says Andrew Jones.
Full fibre networks will offer connection speeds of 1,000 Megabits per second in six areas of the UK.
Businesses are being urged to play their part in ensuring a smooth transition to the new, more secure, £1 coin.
There are now more new 12-sided £1 coins in circulation than round pounds.
"We are here today to mark an important milestone, as the billionth new pound coin is struck", says Exchequer Secretary
The Housing Infrastructure Fund will help to fund vital physical infrastructure projects.
New Digital Infrastructure Investment Fund will unlock over £1 billion for full fibre broadband across the country.
Andrew Jones, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, launches the Digital Infrastructure Investment Fund in Peterborough.
Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Damian Hinds visits Chivas Brothers Beefeater distillery and meets spirit industry leaders who warn that leaving EU could put the UK’s booming gin industry at risk.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Toasts are raised to Budget’s beer duty freeze and the growth of UK breweries ahead of St George’s day.
Children under 16 will join under 12s in no longer having to pay Air Passenger Duty in economy class.
On the eve of Children in Need 2015 the government marks the 25th anniversary of Gift Aid, which has raised over £13 billion for UK Charities
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