Budget

Five things to look out for

15.30pm

it is earlier in the year than usual to avoid clashing with the final stage of Brexit negotiations in November.

Not really something I get bothered about

nothin in it for me as single people get nowt anyway.

We may all be pleasantly surprised Whups.

It is not earlier than usual. It is earlier than last year (22 Nov).

Prior to last year, Budgets were announced in March, so it is later than usual.

(There had of course been an Autumn statement, which often tinkered with the budget, but budget itself being in Autumn is an event only two years old)

He's been on his feet for about ten minutes

Thank goodness PFI is to be buried.

90% of all PFI schemes being signed off when Labour has been in power

PFI May have died but I think it will be quite a while before the funeral. Some of those agreements will probably have years to completion. As Phil says it was a favourite tool of Gordon Brown.

Poor, get poorer
Rich, get richer

I can earn more before I pay tax so I'm happy about that outcome!

Work

What's that??????

I agree, Nana.

I believe the have increased the higher tax limit to £50,000.

Good news Nana. Reward those that are prepared to work.

And all the schools can have a dozen rulers each

And all the schools can have a dozen rulers each

Basic rate tax payer will gain £24 PA.
Higher rate taxpayer will gain £140 PA

According to Institute for Fiscal Studies.