With economic woes adding to the long list of troubles for the coalition, the chancellor blames the eurozone for Britain’s plight as GDP contracts

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Osborne holds fast despite double dip

George Osborne, the chancellor, seems keen to show he has the ‘political balls’ to tackle the contentious airport capacity crunch in the south-east of England

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Osborne weighs airport capacity options

Unease among smaller businesses and manufacturers that the chancellor had not done more to remove barriers to growth

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Fears over balance sheets in spite of tax help

The Labour leader challenges cabinet members repeatedly to say whether they would benefit directly from the chancellor’s 50p tax rate cut

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Labour seizes on 50p tax rate gamble

British banks could end up paying more tax after the chancellor increased the rate of an industry levy to offset benefits from a reduction in corporation tax.

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Levy rise could trigger double hit for banks

British banks could end up paying more tax after the chancellor increased the rate of an industry levy to offset benefits from a reduction in corporation tax.

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Levy rise could trigger double hit for banks

The Scottish government accused the chancellor of missing an opportunity to get the economy moving and deliver greater fairness

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SNP sees missed chance for stimulus

The Scottish government accused the chancellor of missing an opportunity to get the economy moving and deliver greater fairness

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SNP sees missed chance for stimulus

Steve Tolley asks four advisers what they would like the Chancellor to produce in his Budget next Wednesday

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Adviser hopes and fears ahead of tomorrow’s Budget

A general anti-avoidance rule is planned to curb the most abusive schemes, as the chancellor seeks to show that the wealthy are paying their fair share

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Plan to clamp down on flagrant tax abuse