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Budget 2005 header
Last Updated: Wednesday, 15 August 2007, 14:46 GMT 15:46 UK
Gordon Brown
Brown targets OAPs and homebuyers
Gordon Brown offers help to homebuyers and pensioners, but the Tories call it a "vote now, pay later" Budget.
Focus on the big picture
Key points: At-a-glance
watch Budget speech

VIDEO AND AUDIO NEWS
Chancellor Gordon BrownAnalysis of Gordon Brown's ninth Budget


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KEY STORIES
Pre-poll clash on tax and spend
Tories attack "pay later" Budget
Kennedy criticises 'unfair' taxes
Brown cuts business red tape
Whitehall cuts 'ahead of target'
An expert explains how to save for your childs' futureSaving for children
Tax efficient ways to secure your childs' future
Budget documents in fullDocuments in full
Read all the Budget documents in PDF format
UK voters' panellist Gary WatsonUK voters' panel
Watch and read our interactive panel's verdict on the Budget

ANALYSIS

A coin Q&A: What the Budget means for you
BBC News explains what Budget 2005 means to you.

The Budget's impact on taxes
Strong economy helps spending
Brown Budget chases 'grey vote'
AT-A-GLANCE
UK Economy plc
TAX CHANGES

House buyers Homebuyers' stamp duty boost
The stamp duty threshold is raised from �60,000 to �120,000 to help thousands of first-time homebuyers.

Oil firms hit by tax adjustment
Tax and benefits guide
Gay couples join together on tax
Inheritance tax thresholds raised
First time buyer v stamp duty

BUDGET ROUND-UP

Calendar Girls Treasury extends UK film tax aid
Bigger budget British films get new tax relief.

Chancellor gives arts �12m boost
UK eyes property funds for 2006
Firms welcome clampdown
Brown scraps hospital 'charges'
Brown extends school rebuilding
MPs question 'Budget leak'
Gordon BrownBudget quiz
Find out if you have the brains to be another Brown
Gordon Brown and wife Sarah outside No 11 Downing StreetElection Budget?
Chancellor Brown sets his sights on return to Downing Street
Have Your Say
Are the chancellor's plans affordable?




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