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All the news, analysis and opinion on chancellor George Osborne's third Budget, including predictions of what to expect, live coverage of the speech as it happens and in-depth reaction and commentary on what it all means.
News
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Gov’t responds to Treasury Budget report
The government has claimed it is dealing with fears and concerns that the banking sector still lacks competition, according to documents released...
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Budget increase to pension tax-free cash limit uncovered
In among the technical papers issued by HMRC on the back of the budget changes, Skandia has discovered a “hidden gem.”
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MPs slam government over Budget retrospective tax
Treasury Select Committee tells government to restrict its use of retrospective rules in its report into last month’s Budget.
Analysis & Opinion
This was a Budget for business, not pleasure
ADVERTORIAL: It seems unlikely that this year’s Budget is going to see too many rabbits being pulled from the Chancellor’s hat.
Counting the cost for non-domiciles
Following this year’s Budget, it is interesting to see the determination with which the UK government insists on certain individuals paying their...
Letter: VCTs poised to gain from Budget proposals
The 2012 Budget proposals are set to stimulate the venture capital trust market with an impact as important as almost any since their launch in...
Recent Articles
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Budget has opportunities for advisers, Prudential
Latest Budget provides a plethora of opportunities for advisers to talk to their clients, provider says.
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HMRC warns fixed pension protection is at risk
HMRC concerned individuals with fixed protection are placing status at risk with lump sum death benefits and benefit accrual.
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Budget ‘will not change’ MPC’s strategy, Arbuthnot
Economist says Budget 2012 was helpful to business but growth remains the key challenge.
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Think of the children
Even before the ink has dried on the Budget proposals, the intergenerational battle we have been warning about is heating up.
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Policymakers are ignorant to QE damage to pension system
The government seems to ignore the imminent dangers its QE policy poses to millions of pensioners