MoneySavingExpert News March 2011 NS&I inflation-beating savings to returnGovernment-owned National Savings & Investments (NS&I) will re-launch its tax-free, inflation-linked certificates this spring.24 March 2011 Budget 2011: Tax and national insurance may be merged23 March 2011 Budget 2011: Petrol duty cut and fuel stabiliser introducedChancellor George Osborne said he will cut fuel duty by 1p per litre today and will delay the planned rise next month of over 4p per litre.23 March 2011 Budget 2011: £140 a week state pension plannedChancellor George Osborne confirmed the Government will move towards a simplified state pension of £140 a week.23 March 2011 Budget 2011: Temporary boost for airline passengersChancellor George Osborne will delay the planned rise on air passenger tax by one year, which would have cost flyers a combined £140 million.23 March 2011 Budget 2011: Beer and cigarette prices to jumpThe cost of alcohol and cigarettes will rise after the Chancellor confirmed he will implement pre-arranged rises in duties, and introduce new hikes.23 March 2011 Budget 2011: Gift Aid charity giving system to be revampedGiving to charities through Gift Aid is set to become easier and charities will get more, according to the Chancellor.23 March 2011 Budget 2011: What the massive tax shake-up means for youThe Chancellor today gave a helping hand to motorists and first-time buyers but hit others with tax rises.23 March 2011 Council tax to be frozen in EnglandCouncil tax is to be frozen or reduced in every local authority area in England this year, Communities Secretary Eric Pickles announced today.23 March 2011 Budget 2011: First time buyers to get help buying new buildsChancellor George Osborne has confirmed plans to help first time buyers (FTBs) get on the property ladder with a £250 million injection.23 March 2011 First234 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us