Government Announcements

Chancellor George Osborne has finished delivering the first Autumn Statement of the new Conservative government.
The speech contained many measures aimed at businesses. Here is a summary of the main business announcements.

The Chancellor George Osborne will deliver his first autumn statement since the general election this afternoon. Ahead of his statement to the House of Commons, here are some potential measures that have got people speculating.

The Consumer Prices Index fell by 0.1% in October 2015, according to the Office for National Statistics.

Prime Minister David Cameron is set to announce more details regarding the government's strategy to increase the number and quality of apprenticeships offered by businesses in England.

A review into financial advice services will look at how the market can work more effectively for consumers, the Treasury has announced.

Small businesses raised £1.46 billion through the enterprise investment scheme in 2013/14, the highest ever annual amount lent through the scheme, official figures show.

An immediate government consultation will investigate whether pension exit fees should be cut or capped, the Treasury has announced.

A new Small Business Commissioner will assist SMEs in resolving disputes with large businesses under draft government proposals.

A comprehensive plan to improve the productivity of UK businesses has been published by the Treasury.

A new tax will be levied on large companies to help deliver the government's target of 3 million new apprenticeships by 2020, the Chancellor announced during the summer Budget statement.