The Chancellor predicted there would be a ”transfer” of jobs into the private sector as the economy recovered. Read More Public sector job losses inevitable, says Alistair Darling
Chancellors backs IMF’s proposed levy on banks’ profits, as he signals the G20 could agree on the international tax later this year. Read More Alistair Darling favours bank super tax
Liam Halligan says Budget tax rises are inevitable after the election. Read More Alistair Darlings budget lala land
Alistair Darling is to announce the date of the budget this morning, the Treasury has disclosed. Read More Alistair Darling to announce date of the budget
High earners have been warned by Alistair Darling, the Chancellor, that they will be expected to “bear the greatest burden” of economic recovery in this week’s pre-Budget report. Read More PreBudget report Alistair Darling to target high earners
The second estimate of GDP for the third quarter shows Britain is still in recession. Read More UK GDP revision offers little comfort to Alistair Darling
Britain will not give up its permanent seat on the IMF without a fierce fight the Chancellor indicated on Saturday. Read More Alistair Darling battles to keep UK on the worlds economic top table
Highest July borrowing on record casts doubts over the Chancellor’s ?175bn Budget forecast as tax receipts fall. Read More Alistair Darling to miss UK borrowing target after record July deficit as tax take tumbles
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