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Darling sets out economic policies
Point-by-Point: CSR and Pre-Budget report

Building on the £20 billion already achieved, departments will save a further £30 billion by 2010. This is money available for reinvestment in public services. Departmental spending will rise from £345 billion this year to £397 billion in 2010. Defence An additional £400 million allocated for operations this year. This on top of the increase… Read more »

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Darling makes first conference speech as chancellor
Chancellor promises protection for savers

The chancellor today promised to restore savers’ confidence in the banking system after the run on the Northern Rock bank. In his maiden speech as chancellor to the Labour party conference, Alistair Darling stressed government support for savers, vowing to strengthen protection of ordinary savers and to guarantee their assets in a bank of building… Read more »