The double-dip recession is deeper than originally feared, with revised figures today showing a sharper decline in the economy in the first three months of 2012.
Almost nine out of 10 charity bosses fear big donations from wealthy backers will be hit by Chancellor George Osborne's cap on tax relief for charitable donations, according to a survey.
Families with children stand to lose £511 a year on average under tax and benefit changes coming into force from tomorrow, an analysis by a think-tank shows.
Low and middle income earners received a boost today as Chancellor George Osborne revealed the personal tax allowance will rise for the under 65s, but pensioners will lose out.
21 March 2012
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