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Budget date set for 24 March

10 March 2010

The last Budget before the next general election will be held on Wednesday 24 March.

In a business speech, the Prime Minister, Gordon Brown confirmed the date that many commentators had been expecting.

In a written ministerial statement, the Chancellor, Alistair Darling announced that he would deliver his Budget statement at 12.30pm on 24 March.

The timing of the Budget suggests that the government will call the general election for 6 May.

It is not thought that Mr Darling will be revising the economic forecasts that he set out in the pre-Budget Report.

In his speech, Mr Brown said that higher-ranking public servants would be subject to a pay freeze aimed at saving £3.4 billion by 2013/14. A cap of 1 per cent is planned for middle-ranking public sector employees.

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Our Services Business News Business Forum Personal Advisor Tax Centre IR35 Centre Online Services	Home > > Budget date set for 24 March Budget date set for 24 March 10 March 2010 The last Budget before the next general election will be held on Wednesday 24 March. In a business speech, the Prime Minister, Gordon Brown confirmed the date that many commentators had been expecting. In a written ministerial statement, the Chancellor, Alistair Darling announced that he would deliver his Budget statement at 12.30pm on 24 March. The timing of the Budget suggests that the government will call the general election for 6 May. It is not thought that Mr Darling will be revising the economic forecasts that he set out in the pre-Budget Report. In his speech, Mr Brown said that higher-ranking public servants would be subject to a pay freeze aimed at saving £3.4 billion by 2013/14. A cap of 1 per cent is planned for middle-ranking public sector employees. Spotlight - Credit Crunch 18 January 2012 Record levels of self-employed through necessity 9 December 2011 Bank keeps interest rates at 0.5% while Eurozone plot thickens 6 December 2011 Credit crunch caused surge in business closures 1 December 2011 Banks urged to bolster finances 20 October 2011 Retailers pin hopes on Christmas as inflation buoys sales News - Personal Tax 3 February 2012 Government under fire over latest tax avoidance scheme 2 February 2012 IFS argues for major Budget tax cut 27 January 2012 HMRC extends self-assessment deadline 27 January 2012 Clegg: Income tax threshold should rise to £10,000 faster 24 January 2012 Importance of retirement planning highlighted by campaign News - VAT 12 December 2011 Online VAT filing changes confirmed 1 December 2011 Final call for VAT registration 29 September 2011 Are your records adequate? HMRC extends Business Record Checks 26 September 2011 Playing politics will not help the economy 9 September 2011 HMRC gives VAT rule breakers registration deadline News - Business Regulation 1 February 2012 'Corporation tax should be cut to 20% in 2012 Budget', says think-tank 30 January 2012 Late payment pressure eases 27 January 2012 Company and commercial law in red tape spotlight 26 January 2012 Government loses solar panel appeal 26 January 2012 Auto-enrolment pension dates confirmed News - Business Tax 3 February 2012 Government under fire over latest tax avoidance scheme 2 February 2012 IFS argues for major Budget tax cut 1 February 2012 'Corporation tax should be cut to 20% in 2012 Budget', says think-tank 18 January 2012 Government swoops on latest tax avoidance scheme 9 January 2012 HMRC record checks defy red tape reduction plans News - PAYE 31 January 2012 Employee earnings fall for a third decade 13 January 2012 HMRC must clarify how Real Time PAYE will affect small firms 5 January 2012 Just 10,000 firms sign up for national insurance holiday scheme 4 January 2012 Employers must explain pay freezes to prevent productivity going cold 22 December 2011 Government should provide tax breaks for medical insurance News - Savings 25 January 2012 2012 will see 18% retire in debt 24 January 2012 Importance of retirement planning highlighted by campaign 12 January 2012 Retirement incomes tumble 10 January 2012 Pension jargon puts savers off 9 January 2012 Savings account rates creep up Financial Crisis - Effect on Small Business 3 February 2012 Policy maker accuses banks of failing businesses 2 February 2012 IFS argues for major Budget tax cut 2 February 2012 SMEs to be given a helping hand to boost growth 1 February 2012 Modern customers 'expect' digital interaction with companies, says research 1 February 2012 'Corporation tax should be cut to 20% in 2012 Budget', says think-tank Financial Crisis - Government Initiatives 2 February 2012 SMEs to be given a helping hand to boost growth 26 January 2012 Government loses solar panel appeal 26 January 2012 Auto-enrolment pension dates confirmed 24 January 2012 Mediation pilot launched to reduce employment tribunals 23 January 2012 Government launches business start-up and growth campaign Financial Crisis - The Economy 2 February 2012 IFS argues for major Budget tax cut 31 January 2012 Consumer confidence on the up 31 January 2012 Employee earnings fall for a third decade 30 January 2012 Late payment pressure eases 25 January 2012 UK economic growth shrinks by 0.2%