budget

I'm not sure who is feeling the pressure more this week- Alistair Darling or Carlo Ancelotti.

The UK economy will grow by a mere 1% in 2010, expanding to 2.5% by 2011, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).

Policymakers should focus on making existing regulatory powers work before jumping to extend their remit, or risk damaging UK competitiveness, says the Association of British Insurers (ABI).

Capital gains (CGT) and income will be the biggest tax targets in next week's Budget, advisers say.

Ahead of next week's much-anticipated Budget, KPMG reveals what it expects to emerge from Alistair Darling's old red briefcase.

Government plans to cut the budget deficit are not ambitious enough, a European Commission report will say on Wednesday.

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.