Love Or Loathe The Budget Our Common Enemy Is Bills 'The Budget this week has me thinking about how no one likes their finances meddled with, especially given the prospect of more or increased bills. I'm no exception. When they arrive in my letter box I'm instantly in a bad mood. I know they're due but somewhere in the back of my mind I still hope that just once in my lifetime, the "systems" will go down and all the slates will be wiped clean.'