the Exchequer
noun
(also exchequer) uk/ɪksˈtʃekər/ us(abbreviation Exch) GOVERNMENT
in Britain and some other countries, the government department that is responsible for the country's finances, including tax levels and how much money the government can spend:
Cuts in duty will cost the Exchequer £1.75 billion.
The industry claims it contributes to the Irish exchequer because it generates employment and wealth.
See also
Chancellor of the Exchequer