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United Kingdom — HM Treasury

Tracked across 42 events · 3002 articles · First seen Jun 09, 2025 · Last active Aug 22, 2026

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Domestic
Impact: United Kingdom — HM Treasury is the government department responsible for economic and financial policy, including tax thresholds. It is currently facing pressure to revise its policy on state pension taxation.
Jan 28, 2026 · 11 articles
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Business
Long-term government bond yields in the US, Japan, Germany, France, and the UK hit multi-year or multi-decade highs on August 18, 2026, driven by ballooning government debt, persistent inflation, and geopolitical tensions. US total public…
Impact: The Treasury faces rising borrowing costs, with recent auctions at multi-decade high yields. Its decision to sell euros in intervention with Japan suggests concerns about bond market strains.
Aug 18, 2026 · 23 articles
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Domestic
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced that the new Manchester-based United Kingdom — Number 10 North satellite office will take over responsibility for economic growth from the United Kingdom — HM Treasury, which will focus on…
Impact: The Treasury loses its growth mandate to United Kingdom — Number 10 North, focusing instead on fiscal control. This could alter its influence over economic policy and market reactions to fiscal announcements.
Aug 19, 2026 · 6 articles
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Regulatory
Impact: United Kingdom — HM Treasury is the government department responsible for implementing the new Electric Vehicle excise duty (eVED) in the United Kingdom.
Feb 08, 2026 · 6 articles
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Regulatory
Impact: United Kingdom — HM Treasury received more than half less in payments from Crown Estate due to the profit decline, impacting public spending. However, future investments by Crown Estate are expected to boost public finances.
Jun 25, 2026 · 12 articles
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Regulatory
Impact: United Kingdom — HM Treasury is the government body responsible for introducing and implementing the legislative changes to ease funding limits and reform the mutuals sector. It is actively working on the statutory instruments required for these changes.
Feb 17, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Impact: United Kingdom — HM Treasury is obligated to respond to petitions regarding the income tax threshold and has estimated a £50 billion cost for raising the personal allowance to £20,000.
Feb 25, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Impact: United Kingdom — HM Treasury is accused by John Healey of being unwilling to commit sufficient resources to the Defence Investment Plan, leading to the delay and eventual resignation of the Defence Secretary. This highlights the government's struggle to balance defense spending with other fiscal priorities.
Jun 11, 2026 · 329 articles
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Domestic
Impact: The United Kingdom — HM Treasury is responsible for funding the A 4.7 billion gap in the Defence Investment Plan and will need to determine how this will be achieved in the next budget.
Jul 01, 2026 · 14 articles
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Regulatory
Impact: United Kingdom — HM Treasury selected HSBC Orion as the platform provider for the DIGIT pilot and announced the first issuance by Q1 2027. It drives the UK's digital securities strategy.
Jul 17, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Impact: Department now led by new Chancellor John Healey.
Jul 20, 2026 · 50 articles
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Domestic
Impact: United Kingdom — HM Treasury is accused of 'vandalism' by George Robertson, Baron Robertson of Port Ellen for prioritizing welfare spending over defense and being in deadlock over the defense investment plan.
Apr 13, 2026 · 19 articles
4 0
Domestic
Impact: United Kingdom — HM Treasury>>> provides forecasts on inflation, which are considered by the Australia — Fair Work Commission>>> in its wage decisions and by the Australia — Reserve Bank of Australia>>> for monetary policy.
Jun 02, 2026 · 6 articles
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Regulatory
Impact: Initiated the designation process under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023; announced the designations and noted the high dependency on these providers.
Apr 20, 2026 · 27 articles
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Domestic
Impact: UK finance ministry; sold long-dated bonds with high inflation-adjusted yield; faces challenges from rising borrowing costs.
Jul 13, 2026 · 6 articles
2 0
Domestic
Impact: The ministry where the City Minister role sits; Rigby will also serve as Economic Secretary.
Jul 21, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Impact: The 10-year United Kingdom — HM Treasury yield is viewed as a crucial indicator in world markets, with its rise signaling potential warnings for equity investors amidst inflationary pressures.
Jun 10, 2026 · 63 articles
4 10
Domestic
Impact: United Kingdom — HM Treasury is involved in discussions regarding the visa fee reforms, aiming to support economic growth and attract skilled individuals to the United Kingdom.
Sep 21, 2025 · 6 articles
4 0
Regulatory
Impact: United Kingdom — HM Treasury backs United Kingdom — National Savings and Investments, which has a duty to balance the interests of savers, taxpayers, and the market while meeting annual finance targets for the government.
Feb 24, 2026 · 7 articles
8 -10
International
Impact: United Kingdom — HM Treasury yields rose, putting downward pressure on the stock market and increasing borrowing costs, which could slow economic growth.
Jun 03, 2026 · 97 articles
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International
The 60-day deadline for a US-Iran peace deal expired on August 17, 2026, with the two sides further apart than ever. The interim Memorandum of Understanding signed in June collapsed over control of the Strait…
Impact: Treasury yields have hit multi-year highs, reflecting inflation concerns and reduced demand for bonds.
Jul 31, 2026 · 335 articles
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International
The United States, led by President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, is preparing to announce what it calls 'the toughest sanctions in history' against Iran, framing the move as an 'economic D-Day' and…
Impact: The Treasury is the main agency implementing sanctions, with Bessent leading the effort. Its actions have global financial implications.
Aug 20, 2026 · 73 articles
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Domestic
Impact: Engaged in discussions with Minister Lyons over sharing savings from fraud reduction.
Jul 08, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Impact: Burnham has pledged to stick to fiscal rules, reassuring markets. The Treasury will play a key role in funding his plans.
Apr 20, 2026 · 271 articles
4 0
Domestic
Impact: Implements VAT cut; cost £850mn in 2026/27.
Jul 18, 2026 · 56 articles
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International
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly asserted that the United States has 'total control' over the Strait of Hormuz and has suggested declaring it a US territory, sharing an AI-generated map labeling it 'NEW U.S.…
Impact: The United Kingdom — HM Treasury, under Secretary Bessent, is preparing additional sanctions against Iran, which could further strain Iran's economy and global markets.
Aug 12, 2026 · 174 articles
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International
Impact: The yield on the 10-year United Kingdom — HM Treasury>>> edged down slightly, but remains elevated due to ongoing inflation worries.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
4 0
Business
Impact: United Kingdom — HM Treasury is involved in the National Payments Vision and supports DeliveryCo's formation.
Jul 13, 2026 · 10 articles
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Domestic
Impact: Healey appointed Chancellor; fiscal rules remain but flexibility sought.
Jul 15, 2026 · 305 articles
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Regulatory
The UK United Kingdom — Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has finalized new transaction reporting rules that streamline and simplify reporting obligations for financial firms. The reforms reduce the number of reporting fields from 65 to…
Impact: United Kingdom — HM Treasury is involved in aligning reporting rules, supporting the UK's regulatory framework, but faces no direct financial impact.
Jul 31, 2026 · 6 articles
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Rachel Reeves United Kingdom — HM Treasury
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Lisa Nandy United Kingdom — HM Treasury
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Angela Rayner United Kingdom — HM Treasury
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John Healey United Kingdom — HM Treasury
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