"While George Osborne gave a far more confident and polished performance at the despatch box yesterday, it could not disguise a rather drab selection of policies with the prospect of another year's hard grind in the deficit reduction to look forward to.

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David Jeffs, a financial adviser at wealth management firm HFM Columbus, has been charged with the murder of a London socialite. Read more ...

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Jamie Matheson, executive chairman of Brewin Dolphin, has stepped down after eight years. Read more ...

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"Now I know I've got something of a 'specialist' point of view, but for me this year's Budget was all about pensions and, to a lesser extent, beer. Read more ...

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"Much doom and gloom has surrounded today's Budget, with many expecting little in the way of light relief. While the deficit figures were certainly a sore point, there was much in Osborne's speech to commend. Read more ...

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Leading Financial Planning figures have described the Budget as generally beneficial for Financial Planners and those running small firms. Read more ...

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"One of the first things George Osborne said in his Budget speech today was that he wanted to "level with us" and as he laid bare the truly dismal state of the economy, he certainly seemed to be setting out a deeply unsettling vision for the UK's economic recovery. Read more ...

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"This year Chancellor George Osborne has tried to bring a bit of cheer in his 2013 Budget. OK, maybe he didn't set out too, but it was a welcome (if unintended) consequence. Looking past the usual round of spending announcements, budget cuts and growth forecasts there were a few Financial Planning opportunities. Read more ...

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The Financial Services Authority has confirmed that Fyshe Horton Finney Stockbrokers has entered the Special Administration Regime (SAR) on 20 March 2013. Read more ...

"Investors are likely to benefit from today's Budget –including a welcome announcement for child trust fund holders. Read more ...

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