Budget 2016
How Osborne got himself in a pickle on benefits cuts

How Osborne got himself in a pickle on benefits cuts
'Arbitrary' decision to apply a brutal welfare cap prompted 'desperate search for savings' and has left target in tatters
23 Mar 2016
Budget 2016: 'We should all be worried', warns IFS

Budget 2016: 'We should all be worried', warns IFS
Leading think-tank criticises economic policies that will 'lower wages and living standards'
18 Mar 2016
Help to Save offers £1,200 bonus to tax credit claimants 

Help to Save offers £1,200 bonus to tax credit claimants
Workers have to put aside money for two years to get initial boost and four years to get maximum amount
14 Mar 2016
Budget 2016: why did Osborne back down on pension reform?

Budget 2016: why did Osborne back down on pension reform?
Some believe U-turn is a "missed opportunity", while others say plans would have 'double-taxed' some savers
11 Mar 2016
Osborne claims victory over top-rate tax cut

Osborne claims victory over top-rate tax cut
Chancellor hails £8bn increase in revenues from high earners, sparking speculation of further cuts in Budget
2 Mar 2016
Budget 2016: is George Osborne about to make more cuts?

Budget 2016: is George Osborne about to make more cuts?
Chancellor hints at further austerity measures during interview at G20 meeting in China
29 Feb 2016
Budget 2016: Osborne in line for £20bn+ windfall

Budget 2016: Osborne in line for £20bn+ windfall
Lower debt servicing costs could offset weaker tax revenues as a result of market turmoil
16 Feb 2016

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