MoneySavingExpert News Chancellor 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 Budget 2011: Tax and national insurance may be merged23 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 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: £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 Motorists call for £1 per litre petrol in BudgetA mammoth 86% of motorists have called on the Chancellor to bring the price of petrol down to £1 per litre or less, in a huge poll of over 14,000 people.17 March 2011 State pension reform unveiled but no £140-a-week payout confirmedThe Government has confirmed plans to simplify the state pension system but stopped short of announcing firm plans.8 March 2011 Fuel duty hike may be scrappedChancellor George Osborne will consider axing the 1p rise in fuel duty due in April.28 January 2011 Government defends VAT riseChancellor George Osborne insists today's VAT rise from 17.5% to 20% is a "tough but necessary step" towards Britain's economic recovery.4 January 2011 Emergency Budget: capital gains tax to riseMillions of investors with a second home or shares may pay higher taxes, the Chancellor revealed today.22 June 2010 First131415 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us