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Campaigners set out proposals for a better deal for low-income taxpayers
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Chancellor acts to tackle lack of savings
Budget 2008: Darling aims to promote savings

Alistair Darling has stepped up to the Dispatch Box for his first budget saying stability and strength will be at the centre of the budget and the government will meet its fiscal and investment rules. He said Britain was better placed than any other country to weather the global economic storm and government borrowing would… Read more »

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Inceases in fuel duty have been postponed until October
Budget 2008: Green measures target plastic bags and gas guzzlers

Plastic bags and ‘gas-guzzling’ vehicles have come under fire in the green measures of Alistair Darling’s first Budget. The chancellor said the government’s “greatest obligation” for future generations is to tackle climate change. “We need to do more and we need to do it now. Few doubt the science. The need to take action is… Read more »