What will be the impact upon tax credits?

As the system is in such a complete shambles - ever tried speaking to folks in that department? We had a client who had been overpaid in excess of £4k for whom we were desperately trying arrange a repayment set off against current year credits - oh no, we can't do that sir, we were told, a separate assessment must be ishyooed - that was November 2009 and we are still waiting for it.

As I said earlier, it should be limited to say children with a far lower salary ceiling.

I suggest the following VAT increases

leave standard rate at 17.5%
new 25% rate on alchohol and tobacco products - hits accross the board
5% rate on dental charges - hits accross the board

problem solved??