2009 Pre-Budget Report

The Chancellor, Alistair Darling presents his Pre Budget Report in December . While this is intended to herald forthcoming Budget announcements the occasion has previously been used to introduce key changes.

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You and your business

How the Pre Budget report effects you and your business.

You and your business

How the Pre Budget report effects you and your business.

You and personal changes

Pre Budget report changes effecting you.

Standard rate of VAT to revert to 17.5%

As previously announced, on 1 January 2010 the standard rate of VAT reverts to 17.5% after a period of 13 months at 15%. The reduction was welcome during a time of recession but now it is back to 'as you were'.

You and personal changes

Pre Budget report changes effecting you.

Standard rate of VAT to revert to 17.5%

As previously announced, on 1 January 2010 the standard rate of VAT reverts to 17.5% after a period of 13 months at 15%. The reduction was welcome during a time of recession but now it is back to 'as you were'.

2010/11 Tax rates and allowances

2010/11 Tax rates and allowances