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U.S. Department of Deficit Spending

The Government begins to pump money into transport

Congressional vote.

Rishi Sunak.

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

So I'm "cheap." It's a perfectly good word. And it aptly describes my interest in conserving resources. I suppose we could call you "thrifty." Heavens no! And waste two whole letters? I see we've only wasted one whole tea bag.

'We are entering an era of thrift, so in place of champagne and canapes, there will be a jumble sale.'

"I just..."

"This is the World Bank? Somehow, I had pictured it differently."

"He doesn't fiscally stimulate me anymore."

"This guy might like fiddling with numbers, Dad – but is he any good at sums?"

'Let's go home and come back next year. It's Ground Hog Deficit!'

DIY marriage counseling.

"The good news is that profits are up 76%. . . The BAD news is that costs are up 83%."

'I couldn't imagine bringing a child into the current fiscal-cliffy world.'

Occupy Budget Balancing

'They never quite finished it - it was probably over budget.'

"I'm at that awkward stage between credit card payments and alimony payments."

The spend is high

Your tax $ at WAR.

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

BMA criticises 'Black Hole' of NHS IT spending

Small Businesses Go Under.

'What if we televise government budget hearings and make them pay-per-view?'

Overdraft limit.

"There's so much money around now we've started using it as toilet paper."

Osbourne plans for another 'Giveaway' Budget

"The government's finance settlement is coming out really late this year!"

"I'm afraid your allowance didn't survive the latest round of budget cuts."

Realty. Remember

Budget Munchies

'The legislation HR2109 would increase state aid to education. Ask not for whom the bell tolls. It tolls for you.'

7.9% Fewer Drones

Basic economy

'Psst. It's okay in here, but don't go around calling $690 billion 'chump change.''