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Union battles civil service pay-off

12:51pm Friday 19th March 2010

Union leaders drove a "battle bus" through the constituency of a Government minister as part of a campaign against cuts in civil servants' redundancy pay which will lead to a strike during next week's Budget.

Support urged for Robin Hood Tax

7:26am Friday 19th March 2010

Campaigners have urged the Government to use next week's Budget to support moves aimed at raising money through taxes to fight poverty and climate change.

Darling plans 'responsible' Budget

6:01am Friday 19th March 2010

Chancellor Alistair Darling will deliver a "responsible and disciplined" Budget next week to ensure Britain follows a stable course as it heads into recovery, Business Secretary Lord Mandelson said.

Public sector wasting £25bn a year

2:32am Friday 19th March 2010

The public sector is wasting at least £25 billion of taxpayers' money a year because of a failure to reform outdated procurement and outsourcing practices, a report has claimed.

Student loans at risk of new delays

12:47am Friday 19th March 2010

England's student loans and grants system is at "substantial" risk of being hit by delays again this year, a damning report has warned.

Petrol soars 4p ahead of tax hike

12:11am Friday 19th March 2010

Average petrol prices have risen 4p a litre in the last four weeks, taking them to the highest level since July 2008, the AA said.

Councils 'missing housing targets'

12:11am Friday 19th March 2010

Around 98% of councils have failed to provide the affordable housing needed in their area, a charity said.

Identity theft 'increases by 20%'

12:47am Friday 19th March 2010

Identity theft soared by 20% during 2009 as fraudsters increasingly targeted less well-off consumers, a report has claimed.