Budget 2016

The Chancellor has presented his Budget to Parliament – here’s a summary of what was announced… More information

Budget to Parliament 2015

The Chancellor has presented his Budget to Parliament on Wednesday 18 March – here’s a summary of what was announced… More information

Budget Impact on the Armed Forces

In his budget speech, the Chancellor has identified a £2.4 billion saving by withdrawing troops from Afghanistan earlier that originally planned. Specifically for the Armed Forces: Family welfare grant to be doubled; Council tax relief for armed forces to be doubled; Extra £100m to improve Service accommodation – funded by £2.4bn savings…More information »

The Budget – Something for Everyone…

George Osborne in his budget speech this afternoon re emphasised the pay freeze for Armed Forces personnel earning £21K or more and £250 for those earning below this threshold. He also announced there is to be a formal consultation on the implementation of the proposals recommended by Lord Hutton in his report on Public Service pensions. Other measures included an increase in personal tax allowance…More information »