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The government has confirmed it will end tax relief on contributions to schemes set up for employees' spouses or families as part of a clampdown on avoidance.

The Evening Standard has apologised to the Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne after an image of its front page, meant to be released later today, revealed details of the Budget ahead of Osborne's speech.

The government has commissioned the Government Actuary's Department to review income drawdown tables.

The government has announced plans to put UK asset managers at the forefront of its mission to kickstart the economy, saying "opportunities abound" for the sector.

The Chancellor has revealed plans to remove stamp duty on AIM shares, as part of the 2013 Budget.

The Government is to consult on offering an individual protection regime for when then annual allowance is cut to £1.25m in 2014.

George Osborne has announced planned legislation to improve investment in energy infrastructure projects.

The government is to look at changing pension investment rules to encourage the conversion of unused space in commercial properties.

The Treasury will not be pursuing plans to smooth assets and liabilities of schemes to reduce deficits.

The government will implement the single tier state pension a year earlier than planned in 2016, Chancellor George Osborne has confirmed.