What to expect on Friday
'Consumers take the pain'
National insurance base threshold lifted by £2,690
NI thresholds raised by £3,000
Chancellor might ‘splash some cash’
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme launched
Highlights from first Budget of this Parliament
Race to Downing Street turns to income tax and social care
The Conservatives are said to be planning to merge national insurance into income tax in a major shake-up of the current tax system.