Opinion: a quiet budget

To paraphrase Benjamin Franklin, nothing in this world can be said
to be certain except tax increases in the UK Budget.
A quick glance at last night's papers shows the majority of
Brits expect today's Budget to contain a general rise in
taxation, offset by a few small giveaways designed to generate
positive headlines in government-friendly media outlets.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond is also said to be
keen to build a Brexit war chest stashing away £60bn in...