Leaks are universally accepted now although theres been more than usual this year. Probably due to the fact theres two parties and multiple people involved in putting it together, the Chancellor doesnt go into a dark room and write it himself anymore. Theres two parties, both with different priorities who want their message heard and all of their staff and entourage are in these meetings as well. It doesnt take long for something notable to end up in a newspaper.

Other leaks include a plan to 'aggressively' crack down on tax avoidance, particularly in regards to Stamp Duty.Well off non-doms to see their annual charge increased from £30k to £50k and probably the joint-top story of the budget alongside the tax threshold is a relaxing of planning laws, which the Independent is set to describe as a 'builders charter' in tomorrows papers. Other news will include a relaxing of Sunday trading laws for the olympics which may lead to a permanent change and financial forecasts will apparently predict Government borrowing below £100billion for the first time since the economic meltdown and inflation slightly down and closer to the Bank of England's target.

Well here we are, the Chancellor has once again smashed the motorist to pay for his failing economic plans. Another increase in fuel tax, another increase in car tax. This guy really does want to destroy Britain doesnt he?

Its not surprising the 3p rise has gone ahead, its the fact it was planned in the first place which is quite galling. Petrol is already 40-50p overpriced and still too many people dont realise its mostly due to Government tax, the oil price excuse is not valid.

At the very least there are no further increases planned and the VED rise is 'inflation only' which will probably be £10 added to most bands (again). Hopefully there will be more protests between now and August, the public and particularly the businesses he claims he's aiming to help with this budget.