Budget-conscious Economist Gifts

'I'm sure the cuts will be firm but fair.'

"These are the principal qualities we're looking for in our new recruits."

BMA criticises 'Black Hole' of NHS IT spending

'So far, all I can tell you for sure is how much I've charged you.'

'Before we unload him, he'd like a written price support.'

"... And how are you enjoying the cheapest bottle of wine on the menu?"

"This is a third-year medical student. To cut costs, your insurance company dismissed the surgeon."

Take one Per Day as Affordable.

'Actually, the bill is part of your reality therapy.'

Sam's Nation Building

'I know you're trying to keep health care costs down - but what kind of life support systems are these?'

Senior Brand Name Medicine Cabinet

'Private schools are really expensive these days - Why don't you home-school him?'

"Natasha cuts diagnosis costs."

Has somebody taken the staff development and training budget again?"

'Computer Prices' blowing away you money

'This is what telemedicine looks like for a small practice like ours.'

"We have our round cuts and these are our budget cuts."

'The armed forces are having to respond to new kinds of threat.'

"Get used to it...I think we're going to be eating them for a while yet..."

The cost of Halloween.

'I don't care if this security software was a bargain; it shouldn't reply with 'close enough' when I enter the wrong password.'

"Remember you did say we have all got to tighten our belts."

This one's got power brakes, power steering, power windows and power payments!

Proletariat Steak

The cheap skate - 'Separate checks, please.'

Goldfish in an office water dispenser

'It's been a huge success.'

Vulture oil inc.

'YOU look at the size...and I'LL look at the price!'

'Yes, it's about the solar panel you're installing for me...'

'Please - no more New Years resolutions with price tags!'

"... And thanks to Henderson's brilliant idea to economize on heating costs, he's saved the company hundreds of pounds!"

"Drinking fountains were too expensive to install, but we are providing a garden hose to drink from."

'We've had to lay off most of the nurses to pay for the locums...'