| Acronym | Meaning |
| TME | Total Managed Expenditure |
| DWP | Department For Work And Pensions |
| GUDD | Gold Up, Dollar Down |
| PIU | Public Inquiry Unit |
| CCSS | Community Charge For Standard Spending |
| YTM | Yield To Maturity |
| LGFS | Local Government Finance System |
| NAO | National Audit Office |
| DFEE | Department For Education And Employment |
| DFES | Department For Education And Skills |