The Chancellor Alistair Darling today delivered his Budget statement for 2009 - it includes action to support employment, to help families with children, to support pensioners and to help people manage their finances better.

The Budget 2009 sets out how the Government is working to achieve its longterm goals of economic stability and a fair society. It includes plans and forecasts for growth, inflation and public spending over the next few years.

To find out how The Budget 2009 will affect you, click here to visit the DirectGov website