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The Chancellor of the Exchequer is the government’s chief financial minister and as such is responsible for growing the UK economy, raising revenue through taxation or borrowing and for controlling public spending. She has overall responsibility for the work of...
Consumer watchdogs to gain new investigatory powers
Letter from the Chancellor of the Exchequer to the Prime Minister and correspondence between the Chancellor of the Exchequer's husband and letting agent.
The Department was responsible for the judicial system in England and Wales. It was merged with the then Department for Constitutional Affairs (now Ministry of Justice) in 2003.
The Chancellor has set out how the government will build a stronger and more secure economy in an uncertain world.
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.
On Monday 29 July 2024, the Chancellor delivered a statement to the House of Commons on immediate public spending pressures facing the government.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today (21 April) updated the House of Commons on the Government’s economic response to the Middle East.
His Majesty The King has been pleased to approve the appointment of The Rt Hon Lord Justice Colin Birss as the Chancellor of the High Court with effect from 1 November 2025.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today (21 May) updated the House of Commons on the Government's economic response to the war in Iran, and the action they are taking to support families and businesses with the Cost of Living.
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