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Bodybuilders hit out at George Osborne after VAT rise

Birmingham Post — Thu, 17 May 2012 06:29:00 GMT

A new group has joined pensioners and pasty enthusiasts in venting its anger at George Osborne – and this one has muscle.

UK deficit shrinks as exports remain strong

Birmingham Post — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:40:00 GMT

The trade deficit in the UK shrank in March as exports to the US, China and Russia grew strongly.

80,000 West Midland families to lose tax credits

Birmingham Post — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Almost 80,000 West Midland families have been hit by changes to tax credits – leaving them £511 a year poorer on average.

Greggs boss says 'pie tax' proves George Osborne is out of touch

Birmingham Post — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 06:05:00 GMT

The boss of Greggs has accused George Osborne of having "lost touch" after the Chancellor admitted he could not remember the last time he bought a pasty from the baker.

Budget 2012: Osborne scraps 50p tax rate claiming it is good for UK business

Birmingham Post — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:20:00 GMT

It may position him for a political battering but George Osborne scrapped the 50p tax rate for top earners – and drew praise from the Midlands professional community.

Budget 2012: Top tax rate cut but George Osborne cracks down on tax evasion

Birmingham Post — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:28:00 GMT

Chancellor George Osborne slashed the top rate of tax for the biggest earners in his Budget, claiming that the controversial 50% rate was damaging the economy.

Budget 2012: Corporation tax cut welcomed by Birmingham Chamber of Commerce

Birmingham Post — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:47:00 GMT

Business leaders in the West Midlands have welcomed the Chancellor’s decision to cut the top rate of income tax and corporation tax as a recipe for growth and job creation in the region.

Budget 2012: Motorists face 3p rise in fuel duty

Birmingham Post — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:37:00 GMT

Drivers have had their hopes of avoiding another petrol pump increase later this year dashed by Chancellor George Osborne.

Budget 2012: State pension age set to rise

Birmingham Post — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:01:00 GMT

Millions of workers may have to work longer before they can retire, Chancellor George Osborne signalled in his Budget today.

Budget 2012: George Osborne predicts rising growth

Birmingham Post — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:44:00 GMT

Chancellor George Osborne has predicted better than expected economic growth as he unveiled a Budget which "rewards working families and helps those looking for work".