Chancellor Alistair Darling's credit crunch pre-budget report was one of the most important speeches in his career.

With the property market in a slump, manufacturing in recession and Welsh unemployment figures at their highest in years, the Welsh economy needs more help than ever.

The Chancellor made some changes in tax and in public borrowing but are they enough to kick start consumer cashflow?

Wales@Work gives the Welsh verdict on Westminster's pre-budget report.