Every year the Chancellor of the Exchequer makes a major speech to the House of Commons on the state of the national finances and the Government's future plans for the economy. This statement is known as the Budget.
Further information on this subject can be found from the following links.
Guides to People, Events and Places: The Budget ( PDF 196 KB)
FAQs: The Budget
About Parliament: The budget
HM Treasury: Budget Information
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