Budget Report 2009: no silver lining
The Chancellor's 2009 Budget has revealed a deeper hole in the public purse than even his detractors had anticipated, but details of the public spending cuts that will be needed to fill it remain sketchy.
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Chancellor's optimistic growth forecasts slammed
Public finances revealed to be worse than expected
RPI inflation to plummet over 2009
Tax changes hit high earners
Tax relief on pensions for high earners to be cut back
State pension to recognise grandparents' caring responsibilities
Statutory redundancy pay increased to £380 per week from 1 October 2009
Support for jobs and training but nothing on short-term working
Little to say on public sector pay...
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