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The last week has been one of major upheaval in the world of pensions, after George Osborne's latest Budget removed the requirement to buy an annuity, and the FCA then said it was preparing to probe closed life books. But which shares within the sector...

Tomorrow Chancellor George Osborne will deliver his fifth annual Budget to Parliament. The UK economy is recovering but still faces challenges, so what can we expect this time around?

George Osborne has denied ‘insulting' middle-class voters amid reports he claimed paying higher tax rates is ‘good for them' and makes them feel successful.

George Osborne should use next week's Budget to reduce the number of middle-income earners paying the 40p tax rate, according to two former Tory Chancellors.

New limits on pensions tax relief, a boost for VCTs, and a simplification capital gains tax law are some of the likely headlines from next week's Budget, according to Brewin Dolphin.

Plans to allow "zombie" child trust funds (CTFs) to be switched to Junior ISAs could see savers £7,500 better off.

Investment Week and IFAonline today bring you LIVE coverage of all the measures from George Osborne's fourth Budget.

George Osborne has asked Whitehall departments to make a further £2.5bn of cuts, as he prepares to present a gloomy Budget 2013 later today.

CRYSTAL BALL

Chancellor George Osborne is to tell the electorate this week that his debt plans are in ruins, with the deadline for bringing UK debt down pushed back by many years.