Chancellor of the Exchequer
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| Chancellor of the Exchequer and Second Lord of the Treasury | |
|---|---|
_(St_Edwards_Crown).svg) Royal Arms of His Majesty's Government | |
 Incumbent | |
| His Majesty's Treasury | |
| Style | The Right Honourable |
| Type | |
| Member of | |
| Reports to | Prime Minister |
| Residence |
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| Nominator | Prime Minister |
| Appointer | The King (on the advice of the Prime Minister) |
| Term length | No fixed term |
| Deputy | Chief Secretary to the Treasury |
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, often abbreviated to chancellor, is a senior minister of the Crown within the Government, and head of His Majesty's Treasury. The Chancellor is a high-ranking member of the Cabinet.
They are responsible for all economic and financial matters.