The Government Finance Function exists to enable the delivery of high-quality public services and to ensure that public money is spent efficiently and effectively. We are responsible for supporting the management of over £800 billion of public expenditure each year, as well as over £2,000 billion in assets and £4,500 billion of liabilities.
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Council tax information letter 3/2026: Response to council tax administration consultation and other issues
Update for local authorities on the government’s response to its council tax administration consultation and other regulatory amendments.
15 April 2026
Chancellor drives global push for ‘responsive and responsible’ international action in face of war
The Chancellor has coordinated a joint statement with international counterparts calling for a co‑ordinated response to the economic impacts of the Middle East conflict.
15 April 2026
Joint Statement from Finance Ministers on the Middle East: 15 April 2026
Joint statement from the Finance Ministers of the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, Sweden, Netherlands, Finland, Spain, Norway, Republic of Ireland, Poland and New Zealand on the Middle East.
15 April 2026