PM 'in purdah' on Budget
News Article 21 March 2002
Number 10 has sought to end pre-Budget lobbying in the press by cabinet ministers.
Forum Brief: Brown speech
Policy Consultation 20 March 2002
The chancellor has today warned that there will be no "blank cheques" in next month's budget.
Brown in NHS cash pledge
News Article 20 March 2002
The chancellor has warned that there will be no "blank cheques" in next month's budget.
Brown in call for NHS cash
Press Review 20 March 2002
Forum Brief: Payroll burdens for small business
Policy Consultation 18 March 2002
The chancellor, Gordon Brown, is facing calls from small businesses to cut payroll burdens on small employers in next month's budget.
Pay more for better NHS says Brown
News Article 17 March 2002
Ahead of next month's budget, the chancellor has said that the NHS will get extra cash, but warned that new money must be allied to reform.
Prescott tips national insurance rise to boost NHS funds
Press Review 13 March 2002
Secret services seek extra cash
Press Review 12 March 2002
Chancellor trims cabinet spending expectations by 20 per cent
Press Review 11 March 2002
Treasury to plug tax loophole
Press Review 11 March 2002
Defence calls for £1bn budget boost
Press Review 11 March 2002
Brown pledges business tax cuts as IMF warns on spending
Press Review 8 March 2002
Brown pledges to cut tax for business
News Article 8 March 2002
The chancellor has set himself on a collission course with trade unions after pledging to deliver business tax cuts in the forthcoming budget.
Budget boost for training
Press Review 7 March 2002
TUC warns of manufacturing crisis
News Article 28 February 2002
Manufacturers are facing a short term crisis with no recovery expected for at least a year, the TUC has warned.