Publishing his pre-Budget report, chancellor Gordon Brown has set out tax and spending plans for the coming years.

SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS

Stakeholder Response: Building Societies Association

Adrian Coles, director-general of the BSA, said: "Savings have not been mentioned in a Budget since 2001, so today's announcement to consult on ISA limits is very welcome. We urge the chancellor to listen to ordinary people and to save the £3,000 limit on cash ISAs.