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Today's Budget announcement had a muted effect on UK-listed shares and the pound with many of Chancellor Darling's proposals already expected by the market.

The IMA has applauded the Government's move to amend tax rules it says is forcing groups to domicile funds away from the UK.

The Government will set up a working group to study remuneration at banks and the effects it has on consumers.

The government has announced further amendments to the trivial commutation regulations governing smaller pension pots.

Chancellor Alistair Darling has announced the Government will integrate Northern Rock Asset Management (NRAM) and Bradford & Bingley (B&B).

The government has rejected industry pleas to change the way it will implement pensions tax relief restrictions.

Financial skills will be assessed as part of GCSE maths from this year, the Chancellor has announced.

The Debt Management Office plans to increase issuance of longer dated conventional and index-linked gilts in the coming financial year in response to strong structural demand.

A seventh person has been arrested on suspicion of taking part in a long-running insider dealing scheme allegedly involving senior executives at Deutsche Bank and Exane BNP Paribas.

David Cameron says the biggest risk to the economy "is the Prime Minister," following today's Budget statement.