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22 Mar 2013

Budget: Who will protect the weakest?

The fact that the Chancellor is failing to fix the economy, even by his own measures, seems undeniable. Should we be in any doubt, the New Economics Foundation (NEF) has provided this helpful graph.
21 Mar 2013

How the Chancellor isn't 'getting rid of the UK's Financial Transaction Tax'

In the Budget statement yesterday (20 March 2013), the Chancellor George Osborne reiterated how he was turning his back on a share of the £30-35bn a year which would come from a small Financial Transaction Tax. This is while other countries in Europe including France, Germany and Spain, benefit from it.
21 Mar 2013

Updated budget analysis: morality, numbers, impacts and delusional economics

This afternoon (20 March 2013) the chancellor of the exchequer delivered another UK budget which will have significant implications for the economy, for the most vulnerable in society and for the environment.
21 Mar 2013

Scots say UK budget fails on social justice and economic ambition

In Scotland, the Greens and the SNP have criticised UK Chancellor George Osborne for a budget that lacks economic ambition and social justice.
20 Mar 2013

Welsh anger at Osborne for failure on transfer of powers

The UK chancellor's lack of solutions to the spectre of economic recession shows why transfer of powers to Wales is a priority, says Plaid Cymru.
20 Mar 2013

No practical concern for disabled in Osborne's 'aspiration nation'

Disabled people want to live independently. But the support they need to get up, get dressed and get out and about is being increasingly squeezed.
20 Mar 2013

Chancellor accused of 'a budget for the few by the few'

Trade unions are unimpressed by the 'aspirational' rhetoric of Chancellor George Osborne, saying that hard budget facts undermine his claims.
20 Mar 2013

Time for a multi-billion green alternative economic plan, says Lucas

Caroline Lucas, the Green MP for Brighton Pavilion, has responded to Chancellor Osborne's flat-lining economy with an ambitious 'Plan G' alternative.
20 Mar 2013

Budget gives 'little hope to struggling families hit by sweeping cuts'

Of the £950 million provided for additional support with child care, only £200 million will go to low to middle income families on Tax Credits or Universal Credit.
20 Mar 2013

Chancellor dodges chance to tackle global tax avoidance

The Government has missed an opportunity to use tax reform to help reduce developing countries’ reliance on aid, says Christian Aid in response to the budget.

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