Budget 2010: All the key points you should know by sector

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Here are all the key facts from today's Budget arranged by area.

Investment From next month, annual ISA limit will rise from £7,200 to £10,200 and ISA limits will then increase annually in line with inflation. The DMO will issue more longer-dated gilts to support pension funds. Changes to taxation of UK-authorised investment funds to allow UK to compete with offshore centres. Financial Services & Banking Bank accounts accessible for all. Banks bonus tax raised £2bn and will help fund scheme to encourage SMEs. A new green investment bank, which will control £2bn worth of equity. RBS and Lloyds will provide a total of £94bn of new bus...

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