Matthew Jenner devised the complex scheme, branded Project Corbiere, for NT Advisors and pitched it to the wealthy. It involved transferring millions of pounds of UK government bonds, known as gilts, backwards and forwards
Saturday, February 01, 2014
£4 million awarded to English museums
40 museums and galleries across England will benefit from grants worth over £4.6 million, Culture Minister Ed Vaizey announced today.
UK centre for remote handling proposed at Culham
The Oxford City Deal investment into hi-tech research laboratories and businesses in Oxfordshire, announced this week, was particularly good news for Culham Centre of Fusion Energy, operated by the UK Atomic Energy Authority.
Dambusters final flight
More than 70 years after its creation, the RAF’s 617 Squadron, known as ‘The Dambusters’, has completed its last operational mission as a Tornado squadron with a flight in the skies over Afghanistan.
Defence minister visits cadets in Scotland
During a visit north of the border, Dr Murrison visited Glasgow and Strathclyde Universities Officer Training Corps to see for himself what goes on at the unit, which is made up of 150 officer cadets from the 4 universities in and around Glasgow, and 20 staff.
Self Assessment deadline
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Redesigning Regulatory Architecture - the UK Experience
Thank you very much for the opportunity to address you this afternoon, and to set out what I hope will be some useful insights from our recent experience.
Good news for employers and staff as improved TUPE rules come into force
Changes have been made to the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE), which protect the employment terms and conditions of
UK and France sign declaration on nuclear energy and agree cooperation on ambitious climate change action
The declaration, which comes ahead of national leaders’ discussions over the EU’s 2030 energy and climate policy framework, reiterates the two Governments’ shared view that nuclear power has a critical role to play in a cost-effective low carbon transition.
UK provides airlift support to UN Mission in South Sudan
Her Majesty’s Government today announced that the UK is providing airlift support to the UN Mission in South Sudan in order to transport much-needed equipment. An RAF C-17 has departed from RAF Brize Norton carrying blast wall protection. The C-17 flight follows the departure of 3 charter aircraft carrying similar equipment.
Air cadets' gliding school opens
The new school, which houses the world’s largest fleet of gliders, will be headed up by a reservist for the first time.
Chinese New Year 2014: message from the Deputy Prime Minister
The Deputy Prime Minister said:
I want to wish everyone celebrating, across the UK and world, a Happy Chinese New Year. And let me join you in welcoming the Year of the Horse.
I want to wish everyone celebrating, across the UK and world, a Happy Chinese New Year. And let me join you in welcoming the Year of the Horse.
FCO Minister to answer questions on Burma via Twitter
Burma has seen remarkable progress over the past two years, and the UK is committed to supporting a successful transition to democracy and human rights for all the people of Burma. But we are clear
UK and France agree closer defence co-operation
On the rink of success
Scotland Office Minister David Mundell has spoken of the source of pride and inspiration our Olympians provides for the whole country ahead of the Winter Olympics which begin in Sochi, Russia next week.
Foreign Secretary holds talks with French Foreign Minister
At today’s UK – France Summit in Oxfordshire, Foreign Secretary William Hague met his counterpart Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius.
Minister Swire concludes visit to Burma and Cambodia
Hugo Swire has spent this week in Burma and Cambodia. On the conclusion of his visit to Phnom Penh of 30-31 January, Hugo Swire said;
Foreign Secretary calls for urgent progress on Syrian humanitarian crisis
Speaking today, the Foreign Secretary said:
There is only one way of ending the Syrian conflict and that is through a political settlement. The fact that these talks have taken place raises some hope, for the Syrian people, that a negotiated end to
There is only one way of ending the Syrian conflict and that is through a political settlement. The fact that these talks have taken place raises some hope, for the Syrian people, that a negotiated end to
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