Strong backing for Budget health tax The public believes Gordon Brown's tax-for-health package is better for the country than any Budget for 25 years, a MORI poll for the Financial Times has found. The enthusiastic response contrasts with the hostile reception from business, which will bear the brunt of the chancellor's £8.3bn increase in annual taxes. 16:45  | Read Business complains of unwieldy legislation Tax experts groaned in protest as the Treasury published another door-stopping finance bill, which brings into law Gordon Brown's announcements the Budget. They warned that the provisions in 140 clauses and 39 schedules would heap administration on businesses. 10:53  | Read Budget speech Gordon Brown, the UK chancellor of the exchequer, on Wednesday delivered his sixth Budget. For the main points of his speech, click here Man in the news Britain's social engineer The chancellor increased taxes to revive the health service. If he succeeds, he could achieve his ambition of succeeding Tony Blair, says Brian Groom. Editorial comment Hands up for a hand-out Angry about the tax rises in the Budget? Make sure you take advantage of the myriad tax and benefit opportunities announced by the chancellor. Political analysis A flaw in Labour's pitch After a brief period of post-ideological confusion, the familiar contours of the political landscape have been re-established, Philip Stephens writes. Budget report The Red Book The Budget measures, along with economic forecasts and public finance details, are contained in the Red Book.