WATCH: The Chancellor says there will be “no giveaways, no gimmicks” in his Budget

It will be “a budget for the long term”, George Osborne tells Andrew Marr.

Don’t forget the crucial head-to-head debate of the election campaign: the Budget

It’ll be a straight fight on the Conservatives’ strongest territory, the economy. Osborne knows this is his big moment.

WATCH: The political week in 60 seconds

The budget, farewell to Tony Benn, Warsi causes trouble, and more…

Margot James MP: An Osborne budget for business, exports and manufacturing

The Government is providing support where it is most needed to ensure that Britain is truly competitive once again.

A Labour budget response that didn’t respond, delivered by a man who was barely there

Compare Miliband’s speech today to Tony Blair’s at the same stage of Opposition. Ed doesn’t come off well.

WATCH: Miliband – “Working people are worse off under the Tories”

The Labour leader responds to the Budget statement without mentioning any of its measures.

WATCH: Osborne – “If you are a maker, a doer or a saver, this Budget is for you”

“The economy is recovering faster than forecast.”

The Chancellor introduces a raft of helpful measures for savers

It seems George Osborne has been paying attention to our Homes, Jobs and Savings campaign.

WATCH: Cameron: The new child care tax break “is about helping all families”

The Prime Minister says he won’t personally be taking up the boost for working parents.

WATCH: Lord Lamont recalls the “surreal” experience of delivering the budget

The former Chancellor gives an insight into the experience of the biggest fiscal day of the year.

Never again can money be no object

There must be no return to Brownite splurges – we must have the discipline to take care of people’s hard-earned taxes.

Five trends, battles and challenges to watch in this new year

Osborne’s balancing act; Farage riding a tiger; Backbench rebels; Labour miserablists; and a few crucial days in May.

Let’s abolish the Budget (and the Autumn Statement)

Last week, the Evening Standard was on the naughty step for releasing embargoed details of the Budget. The Chancellor hadn’t… Read more »