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TTIP: Why Europe is Still Key to the UK's Export Prospects
Britain's export performance may be dismal over the last 2 years but Europe can help
Conservatives to Merge Income Tax and National Insurance
Britain's chancellor George Osborne will make the change a key component to the Tories' manifesto.
Partnership Assurance Axing Jobs and £21m in Costs on 'Radical' Pension Reforms
The news comes after the Chancellor George Osborne announced reforms to the UK's insurance industry.
UK Will be Forced to Join the Euro or Leave the EU if Brussels Power Not Reformed, says Report
Europe Economics report, commissioned by Business for Britain, says 'only very considerable reforms' will prevent this
Osborne Appeals to Labour's Heartland With 'Northern Powerhouse' Rail Link
The UK Chancellor is considering an east-west high-speed railway to boost non-London economic growth.
UK Budget Deficit Jumps Despite Strengthening Economic Recovery
ONS public finances data show May deficit hitting £10.8bn.
Destitute Britain: UK Has Poorest People in Western Europe, Study Claims
The poorest fifth of the UK are the poorest in Western Europe.
'National Wealth Service' Needed For George Osborne's 'Retirement Revolution'
Dr Ros Altmann, a former government advisor, has called for a new body to help savers after the 2014 Budget.
Islamic Finance: UK Government Launching £200m Sukuk
Chancellor George Osborne confirms imminent arrival of Islamic UK government bond.
UK Housing Crisis: George Osborne Forces Planning Approvals on Brownfield Sites
Chancellor unveils radical planning policy in Mansion House speech to City of London.
George Osborne Extends Jail Terms to Financial Market Riggers
Tougher sanctions also expected in chancellor's annual Mansion House speech.
UK Unemployment Drop 'Success' Soured By Shrinking Real Wages
Is the Coalition Government's 'long term economic plan' really working?
US Firms Eye 'Tax Haven' UK After George Osborne's Corporation Rate Cuts
There is suggestion that American companies are taking advantage of low UK corporation tax.
IMF Tells UK: Take Action Now on Runaway Housing Market
No sign yet of mortgage credit-led housing bubble says IMF but house price growth a concern.
George Osborne's Collective Pension Plan 'Could Harm UK's Insurance Sector,' Warns Fitch
Ratings agency says the scale of the impact on the industry depends on how the plans are implemented
George Osborne: Bank of England Must Not Hesitate to Stop UK Housing Boom Becoming Bubble
Chancellor says he and monetary policymakers are alert to debt risk of soaring house prices.
UK Economy Receives Growth Upgrade and is a 'Better Place to do Business'
UK economy forecast to grow at 2.7% in 2014, up from initial prediction of 2.1%
Chancellor George Osborne Backs Carney to Solve Question of 'Too Big to Fail' Banks
Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne says that banks regulation issues will be settled shortly.
UK Manufacturers See Exports Demand Rise Further
Markit records fourteenth consecutive increase in new export orders in manufacturing sector.
Help to Buy: Mortgage Guarantee Supports Mere Fraction of All Loan Approvals
Fears of a Help to Buy scheme-fuelled housing bubble eased over weak data.
UK Pensions 'Revolution' Could Cost Government £24bn
George Osborne announced in the Budget that retirees would no longer have to take out an annuity.
HMRC Tax Crackdown Yields Record £24bn
HMRC brings in £24bn in unpaid tax with tougher tax stance.
George Osborne's 'Anti-Business' Speech Ignores Moderates as much as the Left
The chancellor is painting an intricately nuanced debate as being black and white.
George Osborne: Reject Anti-Business Labour and Isolationist Ukip
Chancellor George Osborne attacks both left and right in speech to Confederation of British Industry.
Ed Miliband: Labour Will Significantly Hike the Minimum Wage
The rate was introduced in 1998 by New Labour and now stands at £6.31 an hour.
UK Tax Avoidance Crackdown Inflated by Osborne's Use of 'Dodgy Statistics'
HMRC and Whitehall are using new measures to calculate tax recovery from five years ago.
Lloyds Faces Shareholder Grilling Over Banker Bonuses
Lloyds gained government support to pay bonuses worth 200% of salaries.
Gary Barlow Tax Row: Political Leaders Unite to Demand Repayment
Politicians have attacked Gary Barlow for avoiding tax but no pressure for return of OBE
UK Economic Recovery to Hit 2008 Level - But Wages Lag
NIESR figures reveals GDP growth will surpass 2008 peak
HMRC to Seize Unpaid Tax Straight From British Bank Accounts
New laws will mean the taxman can take money straight out of accounts.