Banks' credit ratings downgraded

7 October 2011

A ratings agency has slashed the credit ratings of some of Britain's biggest banks to reflect reduced Government support

Government to boost mobile coverage

3 October 2011

The Government will invest £150 million in improving mobile signals in the UK

Council tax to be frozen next year

3 October 2011

The Government has announced plans to continue a freeze on council tax at today's Conservative party conference

Economic growth slows to 0.2%

26 July 2011

Britain's economy slowed between April and June, though experts say the figures aren't as bad as feared

Chancellor hails Greece bail-out package

22 July 2011

George Osborne welcomed the new bailout package, commending eurozone leaders on their 'decisive economic action'

Chancellor to back "ring-fenced" banks

15 June 2011

The Chancellor is today expected to approve a shake-up to make high street banks safer in a bid to protect taxpayers

Budget 2011: What the massive tax shake-up means for you

23 March 2011

The Chancellor today gave a helping hand to motorists and first-time buyers but hit others with tax rises

Budget 2011: Gift Aid charity giving system to be revamped

23 March 2011

The Chancellor says the Gift Aid changes are the 'most radical reforms to charitable giving' for a long time

Budget 2011: Petrol duty cut and fuel stabiliser introduced

23 March 2011

George Osborne said he will cut fuel duty by 1p today and will delay the planned rise next month of almost 5p per litre

Budget 2011: Tax and national insurance may be merged

23 March 2011

Chancellor George Osborne said the Government will consider merging tax and national insurance

Budget 2011: Temporary boost for airline passengers

23 March 2011

Chancellor George Osborne will delay the planned rise on air passenger tax by one year

Budget 2011: Income tax to fall next year but future less rosy

23 March 2011

George Osborne said today that he will cut income tax in a year by increasing the personal allowance by £630