Reducing the base rate from its current historical low of 0.5% into negative territory "remains an option" for the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), deputy governor Charles Bean has said.
Tax breaks worth up to £150 to married couples will be written into law by David Cameron before the next election, a Treasury minister has promised.
Efforts to stamp out tax evasion appear to be working after figures showed the number of ‘serious' cases hit a five year low.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) issued a number of clarifications on the updated tax rebate position following requests from providers.
A major tax avoidance investigation has been halted after one of the key figures in the case was arrested on suspicion of wrongdoing.