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Budget 2009: day two verdict

Updated on 23 April 2009

By Krishnan Guru-Murthy

Are the money saving schemes announced in the budget as eye-catching as they seem? Our panel of experts discuss the changes.

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New changes announced in yesterday's budget included an increase on the amount you are allowed to put into tax-free ISA savings accounts. The rise goes up to £10,200 for everyone next year.

Also, a £2,000 discount for scrapping an old car was announced.

Discussing those schemes are Leonie Kerswill from the accountants PricewaterhouseCoopers and Kieren Puffett from Parkers, which tracks the prices of used cars.

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