Pre-Budget Report: Helping you weather it

Alistair Darling delivered his second Pre-Budget Report on Monday 24 November 2008. Follow the links below to see how the Government is looking to weather the storm of recession

Individuals

Feeling the pressure? Short term relief is at hand.

Headlines

A mixed forecast lies ahead.

Business

A changeable business climate offers help for small business and brings news on foreign profits.

Financial Services

Sheltering from the storm, the financial services sector hoped for more.

VAT rate cut

A ray of sunshine for the economy from a £12.5 billion VAT rate holiday.

Podcast

Listen to the PBR highlights from our experts.