UK Budget 2005 - Guide
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FT briefing: Budget 2005
Friederike Tiesenhausen Cave, FT economics reporter, explains the key issues at stake in Gordon Brown’s pre-election Budget.
Budget predictions
The big accountancy firms are expecting Gordon Brown’s last Budget before an expected general election in May to focus on political and economic content rather than significant personal tax reforms. But there could be some good news for homeowners.
Dear Gordon, this year I would like...
Leading political, business, social and environmental groups give their views on what should be in the chancellor’s Budget on March 16.
Interactive graphic: Brown’s pre-election dilemma
Gordon Brown’s ninth Budget poses a classic pre-election dilemma: how to woo key voter groups with feel-good measures without straining the public purse.
Previous Budget measures
Compare the measures announced in today’s pre-election Budget with measures introduced by the chancellor in successive Budgets from 1999 to 2005.
Internet resources
FT.com’s selection from around the web. Topics include official government sites, industry associations and pressure group resources.
Budget 2005: Tax glossary
Your guide to the key tax measures to watch.
