Brown must help cut teacher workload say unions
News Article 17 April 2002
Education bodies are today warning the chancellor that he should not overlook education as he launches plans for a sizeable increase in health spending.
Brown increases national insurance in NHS bonanza
News Article 17 April 2002
Gordon Brown has gambled his reputation as a shrewd political operator on tax increases to fund a massive injection of cash into the National Health Service.
Forum Brief: Budget speculation
Policy Consultation 16 April 2002
The chancellor is today finalising his budget which is expected to deliver the first "visible" tax increases since Labour came to office.
Blair and Brown discuss Budget
Press Review 16 April 2002
Lib Dems call for simplified tax regime
News Article 16 April 2002
Britain's tax system has become "ridiculously complex" according to the Liberal Democrats.
Help small firms, business urges Brown
News Article 16 April 2002
Business has called on the chancellor to help smaller firms and boost investment in developing new products.
John McFall MP - Chairman of the Treasury Select Committee
Interview 15 April 2002
Question: What are you hoping to see Gordon Brown announce in the forthcoming Budget?
Budget speculation increases
Press Review 15 April 2002
CBI warning on NHS tax rises
News Article 15 April 2002
As Budget fever hots up, the CBI will today warn the chancellor to look to economic growth rather than higher taxes to boost public sector investment.
McFall: Poorest pensioners need Budget help
News Article 15 April 2002
An influential Labour MP is today urging the chancellor to give more help to pensioners in Wednesday's Budget.
Budget predictions: National insurance and VAT set to rise?
News Article 15 April 2002
Sunday's papers have focussed on National Insurance and VAT as likely sources of extra Treasury revenue in this Wednesday's Budget.
Blair prepares for Budget tax rises
News Article 15 April 2002
The prime minister has set the scene for Budget tax increases to pay for more investment in key public services.
Tax system is too complex says Howard
News Article 12 April 2002
As attention turns towards Budget day the Conservatives have accused the chancellor of creating an over-complex tax system.
Milburn hints at Budget tax rises for NHS
News Article 12 April 2002
The health secretary has again hinted that the government will next week announce tax rises to fund higher levels of investment in the NHS.
Extra £18bn for NHS
Press Review 12 April 2002
