Budget 2015

Labour attacks funding of local causes in marginal seats where coalition MPs are trying to save their bacon

Ed Miliband no longer has an economic narrative after Osborne's Budget speech, say commentators

OBR warns that public spending squeeze will be tougher than anything seen in past five years

Chancellor promises ultrafast broadband for all and says he will invest in the 'internet of things'

Osborne says Help to Buy Isas will give first-time buyers a 25% top-up on their savings, but there's a catch

Rumours abound that the Chancellor is about to relax the rules on inheritance tax, but the change may not come immediately

Balls warns of unprecedented cuts if Tories are returned to power - but is he crying wolf again?

Labour figures fear Osborne will hit pensioners – but to help the poor rather than wealthy graduates