Chancellor aiming for a sweetly struck shot

Anyone keen on sport will say that you get the most success with good timing.

A sweetly struck shot is more likely to hit the back of the net. Hit the ball clean out of the middle of the bat and it will fly away for four runs.

So, today, watch for the chancellor’s timing on his key announcements.

How long will the freeze on income tax thresholds last for? When will help with energy bills come to an end?

There will be plenty of scrutiny about the timescale – especially bearing in mind an upcoming general election – as well as the measures themselves.

Source: BBC