Ex-British finance chief Osborne eyes IMF role - media Former British finance minister George Osborne is lining up a bid to replace Christine Lagarde as head of the International Monetary Fund, UK newspapers reported … Business • 04 Jul 19
Former UK chancellor Osborne appointed newspaper editor Former British chancellor of the exchequer George Osborne has been appointed editor of the London Evening Standard, its owner Evgeny Lebedev said. UK • 17 Mar 17
Schaeuble warns against race to bottom on tax German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble has said he opposes a race of competitive tax cuts in Europe after Britain said it may slash corporate tax. News • 06 Jul 16
Austrian minister says UK will not leave EU Britain will not quit the European Union despite voting to do so in last month's June referendum, Austrian Finance Minister Hans Joerg Schelling has said. News • 05 Jul 16
Osborne planning UK corporation tax cut UK Chancellor George Osborne is planning to cut corporation tax to less than 15% as part of a plan to give Britain a post-Brexit vote … News • 04 Jul 16
UK taxes will have to go up after Brexit - Osborne Britain will need to raise taxes and cut spending later this year to stabilise the public finances after last week's shock vote to leave the … Business • 28 Jun 16
Bank of England chief defends Brexit comments Bank of England boss Mark Carney has denied accusations of giving out Treasury Brexit "propaganda" and said it was his job to "come straight with … World • 24 May 16
Cameron warns leaving EU is 'self-destruct option' Britain's two most powerful politicians have warned that a vote to leave the European Union in a month's time could push the country into a … Business • 23 May 16
Osborne warns of Brexit hit to UK economy British finance minister George Osborne said a vote to leave the European Union would do permanent damage to the country's economy. Business • 18 Apr 16
Britain cuts growth outlook in annual budget British Chancellor George Osborne has said the UK economy was growing faster than in any other major advanced country in the world and was "on … Business • 16 Mar 16
Osborne says Brexit would be 'profound shock' Sterling's decline this week is a reminder that the outcome of the UK referendum on its membership of the European Union will have real economic … Business • 26 Feb 16
UK's Osborne raises budget target British finance minister George Osborne surprised his critics today by increasing his budget surplus target for the end of the decade. Business • 25 Nov 15
UK budget for the 'working people' - Osborne British Chancellor George Osborne has pledged to create a "higher wage, lower tax, lower welfare" Britain as he unveiled the first Tory-only Budget for nearly … Business • 08 Jul 15
UK targets sale of half its RBS stake in 2 years Britain is planning to sell half its stake in Royal Bank of Scotland, worth £16 billion, within two years of a possible first sale in … Business • 06 Jul 15
UK banks want industry levy phased out Britain's banks have called upon the government to phase out the bank levy, saying it is damaging the competitiveness of the industry. Business • 06 Jul 15
Britain to start selling its shares in RBS Britain will start selling its £32 billion stake in Royal Bank of Scotland in the coming months, UK finance minister George Osborne said last night. Business • 11 Jun 15
Britain to sell remaining stake in Royal Mail Britain will start selling its remaining 30% stake in postal operator Royal Mail, which is worth about £1.5bn, as part of a drive to fix … Business • 04 Jun 15
UK inflation negative for first time since 1960 The UK's annual rate of consumer price inflation fell below zero for the first time since the 1960s, official figures showed today. Business • 19 May 15
UK's Osborne avoids deficit slip-up British finance minister George Osborne met his target for lowering the country's budget deficit in the 2014/15 financial year. Business • 23 Apr 15
UK economic growth better than expected The UK economy grew more strongly than previously thought last year according to revised official figures showing gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 2.8%. Business • 31 Mar 15
Another Lloyds stake sold by UK government The UK government has sold another chunk of its stake in Lloyds Banking Group, taking its holding in the bailed-out lender below 22%. Business • 26 Mar 15
Britain increases growth forecasts for 2015 Britain raised its official growth forecasts slightly as finance minister George Osborne unveiled the final Budget before the 7 May general election. Business • 18 Mar 15
Britain seeking quick sale of RBS - report Britain is looking to sell the Royal Bank of Scotland as quickly as possible, Chancellor George Osborne has told the Financial Times. Business • 06 Mar 15
NI could gain control of its corporation tax rate Britain has said it would allow Northern Ireland to set its own corporation tax if the executive shows it can manage the financial implications of … Business • 04 Dec 14
UK to pay EU bill in two instalments - Osborne Britain has negotiated a halving of a £1.7 billion budget bill it has to pay to the European Union after negotiations with EU officials, British … Business • 07 Nov 14
