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An emergency Budget? An emergency Budget?
(about 3 hours later)
BBC Radio 4's Money BoxSaturday, 22 Novemberat 1204 BSTOn Radio 4 and Online BBC Radio 4's Money BoxSaturday, 22 Novemberat 1204 BSTOn Radio 4 and Online href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/check/player/nol/newsid_7740000/newsid_7743100?redirect=7743144.stm&news=1&bbram=1&bbwm=1&nbwm=1&nbram=1" onclick="javascript:newsi.utils.av.launch({el:this});return false;">About the programme
In the run up to the chancellor's pre-Budget report on Monday there has been much speculation about what measures he will unveil to kick-start the troubled economy.In the run up to the chancellor's pre-Budget report on Monday there has been much speculation about what measures he will unveil to kick-start the troubled economy.
Alistair Darling is expected to announce details of tax cuts and plans to increase public spending.Alistair Darling is expected to announce details of tax cuts and plans to increase public spending.
He is also under pressure to come to the aid of small businesses.He is also under pressure to come to the aid of small businesses.
The Conservatives have spoken out against the government's plans for a temporary fiscal stimulus, warning that it could lead to tax increases later, to combat increased public sector debt.The Conservatives have spoken out against the government's plans for a temporary fiscal stimulus, warning that it could lead to tax increases later, to combat increased public sector debt.
The latter has now risen to £640.9bn - or 42.9% of GDP.The latter has now risen to £640.9bn - or 42.9% of GDP.
To debate the issues we will be hearing from Doug McWilliams, chief executive of the Centre for Economics and Business Research, Andrew Smith, chief economist at accountants KPMG and Anita Monteith, tax manager at the Institute of Chartered Accountants (in England & Wales).To debate the issues we will be hearing from Doug McWilliams, chief executive of the Centre for Economics and Business Research, Andrew Smith, chief economist at accountants KPMG and Anita Monteith, tax manager at the Institute of Chartered Accountants (in England & Wales).
Further information/related stories:Further information/related stories:
Pre-Budget report date announcedBrown backs 'unfunded' tax actionTories propose business tax cutsTax cuts can help economy - BrownExternal internet linksPre-Budget report date announcedBrown backs 'unfunded' tax actionTories propose business tax cutsTax cuts can help economy - BrownExternal internet links
Beverley Hope-Smith was surprised by the cost of her replacement carReplacement car costsBeverley Hope-Smith was surprised by the cost of her replacement carReplacement car costs
After a serious road accident many drivers need a temporary replacement vehicle while a claim is sorted out.After a serious road accident many drivers need a temporary replacement vehicle while a claim is sorted out.
Often these cars are not supplied by regular hire companies but through a separate industry - known as "credit hire" or "accident management".Often these cars are not supplied by regular hire companies but through a separate industry - known as "credit hire" or "accident management".
This industry has grown up purely to service the demand for replacement vehicles after an accident.This industry has grown up purely to service the demand for replacement vehicles after an accident.
But a major row between this industry and the insurers, who end up paying the bill, could lead to a rise in premiums for all drivers.But a major row between this industry and the insurers, who end up paying the bill, could lead to a rise in premiums for all drivers.
Bob Howard reports.Bob Howard reports.
Further information/related stories:Further information/related stories:
Have Your Say: Replacement car costsExternal internet linksHave Your Say: Replacement car costsExternal internet links
AIG is the US's biggest insurance companyAIG enhanced fundAIG is the US's biggest insurance companyAIG enhanced fund
Five and a half thousand people are facing the prospect of losing up to a quarter of their money after they were persuaded by their banks to take out the AIG enhanced fund.Five and a half thousand people are facing the prospect of losing up to a quarter of their money after they were persuaded by their banks to take out the AIG enhanced fund.
Customers of the troubled insurer, AIG, have until 25 November to choose either to get half of their money back now and the other half in three or four years, or to take it all out now with a loss of up to 25%.Customers of the troubled insurer, AIG, have until 25 November to choose either to get half of their money back now and the other half in three or four years, or to take it all out now with a loss of up to 25%.
Nearly 900 of these account holders have come together to form the AIG action group, which claims the product was sold as safe when, in fact, it was partly backed by mortgages and credit card debt.Nearly 900 of these account holders have come together to form the AIG action group, which claims the product was sold as safe when, in fact, it was partly backed by mortgages and credit card debt.
We will be hearing from the chairman of the AIG Action Group, Zia Khan, Adam Samuel, former investment ombudsman and compliance consultant, and from Doug Brown, chief executive of AIG Life.We will be hearing from the chairman of the AIG Action Group, Zia Khan, Adam Samuel, former investment ombudsman and compliance consultant, and from Doug Brown, chief executive of AIG Life.
Further information/related stories:Further information/related stories:
AIG wins new $40bn bail-out cashQ&A: US bails out AIGSaving and investing: Your questionsExternal internet linksAIG wins new $40bn bail-out cashQ&A: US bails out AIGSaving and investing: Your questionsExternal internet links
Lending rose slightly in October said the Council of Mortgage LendersMortgagesLending rose slightly in October said the Council of Mortgage LendersMortgages
Two weeks after the surprise 1.5% interest rate cut we bring you the latest developments in the mortgage market.Two weeks after the surprise 1.5% interest rate cut we bring you the latest developments in the mortgage market.
Is it any easier for new borrowers to get mortgages?Is it any easier for new borrowers to get mortgages?
And what are the best deals out there?And what are the best deals out there?
We will be asking Rob Clifford of Mortgage Force for his view of the market.We will be asking Rob Clifford of Mortgage Force for his view of the market.
Further information/related stories:Further information/related stories:
Repossession of homes up by 12%Problems looming for buy-to-letOctober mortgage lending picks upSurviving the property turmoilExternal internet linksRepossession of homes up by 12%Problems looming for buy-to-letOctober mortgage lending picks upSurviving the property turmoilExternal internet links
BBC Radio 4's Money Box will be broadcast on Saturday, 22 November 2008 at 1204 GMT.BBC Radio 4's Money Box will be broadcast on Saturday, 22 November 2008 at 1204 GMT.
The programme will be repeated on Sunday 23 November 2008 at 2102 GMT.The programme will be repeated on Sunday 23 November 2008 at 2102 GMT.