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Darling's Sleepy Budget

Billed as a Budget for stability, the contents of Alistair Darling's first Gladstone box did little to excite.  Delivered against the backdrop of an uncertain economic environment, the new Chancellor's rather jaded appeal as a safe pair of hands were somewhat tied by the raft of pre-announcements of both his predecessor and his autumn statement as well as the constraints on fiscal policy as the economy slows.

Budget Highlights for Investors:

    • Capital Gains Tax changes, introducing a flat 18% rate, were confirmed
    • Measures aimed at preventing tax reduction in small companies by transferring between spouses, delayed by a year
    • Growth forecast this year 1.75%-2.25%
    • Borrowing next year would reach £43bn
    • The announcement of a total 2008/9 Gilt issuance of £80bn (including £14bn for Northern Rock) saw yields experience their biggest daily rise in a decade
    • As expected, ISA allowances increased to £7,200 per year
    • No windfall tax on energy companies.

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