BUDGET: Ahead of the Budget
The Chancellor George Osborne will outline the government's plan for the economy and public finances in the year ahead. The 2012 budget is taking place as the UK recovers from the financial crisis of 2008 and 2009.
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Calls to set a minimum price on alcohol
BUDGET VIDEO: What will cost us more?
by Matt PriceLIVE BUDGET: No changes to fuel duty plans
Fuel price will not increase in the Budget. Duty will be added in August as planned however.
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LIVE BUDGET: Cigarettes increase in price
37 pence added to a price of cigarettes.
LIVE BUDGET: Super-fast broadband coming to Yorkshire
More money to be spent on improving super-fast broadband in Bradford and Leeds.
LIVE BUDGET: Rail improvements in Calendar region
by Matt PriceImprovements to rail links around Yorkshire, including Manchester to Bradford.
LIVE BUDGET: Unemployment "forecast to be up"
Unemployment forecast to be up by 0.1 percentage points by the end of the forecast period #budget
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LIVE BUDGET: Oil price spike warning
Osborne also warns of another oil price spike - but says OBR expects us to avoid a double dip with growth Jan-March
From @ITVLauraK on Twitter:BUDGET: Jargon explained
by Matt PriceFrom CPI to ONS, the Budget's jargon explained through this link.
BUDGET: Calls to increase youth empolyment
by Matt PriceWe need action on youth jobs and to stop a tax credits bombshell for working parents, not cutting taxes for the very richest #Budget
From @labourpress on Twitter:Help for home owners and savers
by Matt Price
The Chancellor could offer some help to home owners and those who are trying to save money, in the Budget later today.
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