The first Conservative budget since 1996 was eagerly awaited by some and dreaded by others. Freed from the restraining hands of the Lib Dems, George Osborne was free to produce the budget he wanted. In the Chancellor’s sights were benefits, tax credits and student grants, while he also indicated a slightly less draconian approach to austerity. Good news on the economy From the outset, Osborne was keen to promote the government’s economic credentials. Britain was growing faste

On 8th July 2015, George Osborne will deliver the first completely Conservative budget since Kenneth Clarke in 1996. Given that George Osborne delivered his last budget on 18th March 2015, you could well we asking yourself “Why do we need another budget now?” The answer is essentially that the last budget was a combined Tory/Lib Dem budget. This time around the Tories are working to their own agenda. The more cynical may also note that the Labour party lost its former shado

In the final budget of the current parliament before all parties begin campaigning for the 2015 general election, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, has announced a series of measures aimed at attracting public support. The government, who introduced widespread austerity measures in 2010, has announced a budget for ‘comeback Britain.’ However, as with all annual financial statements, there will be winners and losers. Here is our roundup guide to who stands to be