Budget and policy

As we move closer to the Chancellor's Budget on 21 March, we can expect the usual round of leaks, trails and gripes. Here's what is on the radar so far.

Smokers and drinkers were hit as hard as was expected in this year's Budget.

The Bank of England base rate now stands at 1%, its lowest level for over 300 years. But how will lower rates impact your finances?

The collapse of one of the biggest names on Wall Street has sent stockmarkets into turmoil, with shares in British banks taking a particular battering. Is this a sign that British banks are also in danger of collapse?