budget

The Chancellor has signalled his next Budget will not be a "giveaway".

The Chancellor will use the Budget to hike capital gains and inheritance taxes to fund Gordon Brown's pledge today not to cut front-line services, Legal and General predicts.

The Prime Minister today pledges not to "let down" the people of Britain on the economy, but warns there is still danger ahead.

Gordon Brown has confirmed 24 March as the day for the 2010 Budget ahead of a May General Election.

General insurance brokers could be hit with a £20m bill from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) and a further £40m hike next year as the fallout from payment protection insurance (PPI) continues.

The UK's debt problems could be on a par with those facing Greece and Portugal, according to a former IMF economist.

Legal and General is now offering the facility to apply for different sums assured for term assurance and critical illness cover.

December's pre-Budget report announced measures to try to stave off the worst effects of the financial crisis.

As many as 150,000 additional people will be caught out by the extension of higher-rate tax relief restrictions.

The individual inheritance tax (IHT) allowance has been frozen at £325,000.