There was a glimmer of light for the UK recovery today after revised figures showed the economy contracted by less than previously thought at the end of 2010.
We are in the thick of the cash Isa season with providers all feverishly competing for your money before the deadline to use this year's allowance closes next week.
Chancellor George Osborne said today that he will cut income tax in a year by increasing the personal allowance but he will implement an effective tax hike from then on.