22 OCTOBER 1994, page 30

Down Without A Burp

THE NEW fiscal supremo, Chris Kelly, perks up. 'We've got VAT on domestic fuel coming through,' he says, 'and the cut in mortgage interest relief — you might like to announce......

This Year, Next Year

`THAT'LL WOW them,' says the Chancel - lor. 'Now all I need is a theme. A budget for crossing my fingers and keeping my powder dry? A budget for getting one year nearer the......

City And Suburban

Budgeting to keep Kenneth Clarke's powder dry the Treasury goes to the country CHRISTOPHER FILDES T he Chancellor bangs his beer-mug on the table and looks around, beaming.......

Spending And Saving

THE GREAT domed head of Robert Culpin glows with pure intellect. 'Real ones, Chancellor?' he asks. 'Or cuts in the projections? As you know, the Chief Secre- tary' — Jonathan......