Faisal Islam
Sky News Political Editor

Too many kitchen jokes. Miliband sounding more serious here.

Ed Miliband's third broken promise question is about cancer. The NHS is missing the 62-day treatment promise. David Cameron addresses the question by citing cancer waiting times in Mr Miliband's own Doncaster constituency. Nick Clegg, sitting by his side, seems thoroughly amused.

And here's a second question from Ed Miliband on the NHS, as he cites the four-hour A&E target as a "broken promise". David Cameron is more interested in Mr Miliband's kitchens. "I feel sorry for the leader of the opposition - he literally doesn't know where his next meal's coming from!" Lots of laughter in the Commons right now at the Labour leader's expense.

Ed Miliband starts off with the NHS - unexpectedly, he's not leading on the Budget. Instead, he raises the Conservatives' promise in 2010 not to go ahead with a top-down reorganisation of the NHS.

We're off with Prime Minister's Questions just ahead of the Budget. Ian Murray, Labour MP for Edinburgh South, asks David Cameron about the government's economic record. He responds that tens of thousands of jobs have been created with a record number of people in work - and the claimant count is down 49% in Mr Murray's constituency.

James Landale
Deputy political editor

Big Budget question: can George Osborne translate economic recovery into Tory votes? #budget2015

Not many seats left.

Russell writes to say: "A VAT threshold increase will benefit small business and help them grow because at the moment if you just go over the current band you are considerably worse off. A minimum of £100,000 vat threshold would be a start."

Kamal Ahmed
BBC Business editor

Expect some help in the Budget for big business, which is very much a part of the government drive to rebalance the economy and reduce the reliance on public sector employment. There will be measures to support North Sea oil and gas producers in the wake of the slide in oil prices, such as tax cuts and relief on investment. George Osborne is also expected to announce moves aimed at getting big technology companies to pay their "fair share" of UK tax - and a crackdown on tax evasion as well.

Paul Lewis
Presenter, Money Box

Royal Mint refusing to answer questions on size, weight or other factual aspects of new £1 coin referring me to Treasury #Budget2015

tweets:, external Vicious #Budget2015 rumour circulating that Osborne will attempt a massive Labour land grab and pinch a big left wing policy. Living Wage?

Robert Peston
Economics editor

George Osborne was not able to get borrowing under control in the way he wanted earlier in this parliament because growth proved to be disappointing. Austerity measures and the eurozone crisis were two factors responsible for that. Although growth has recently gained momentum, wages have not and thus income tax revenues have not increased. So why does the chancellor have wiggle room in this Budget? The sharp fall in inflation means the government has to spend less on interest payments and welfare - resulting in a windfall of at least £6bn.

Brian writes to say: "I'd like to see punitive taxation on buy-to-let property investors and on non-domiciled property owners. At the very least, ending mortgage interest relief for buy-to-let speculators! This would allow young people to compete on a level playing field for homes, rather than being forced into rent servitude."

John writes: "How does an increase in tax allowance help anyone not already not paying tax? Why not decrease VAT? That would help everyone!"

Mark Ferris, in Shepperton, emails: "All I can say is, if there is an extra £6 billion, I would like it to pay off the existing debt even if it means more spending cuts. Labour are very wrong if they still believe we can ignore the enormous debt the country is in!"

Richard Bryant-Jefferies, in Epsom, emails: "Why is no-one talking about how much the UK is in debt? Whether it has actually reduced under this government, or not? And who we actually are in hock to?"

Image source, PA

What a difference five years makes. Shinier box, different hair, slimmer physique - and, the coalition would say, a totally different economic outlook.

tweets:, external Senior sources rubbished a national insurance move recently... It didn't poll as well as Tax free thresholds. Too technical. We'll see.