Gordon Brown wants to maintain the initiative on the economy
Gordon Brown has fuelled talk of possible tax cuts by saying they could help to support consumer spending.
In a speech in London, Mr Brown referred to planned tax cuts in the US and Germany, saying countries must "work together" to tackle the downturn.
Earlier, the PM said he was looking "at everything" that could help the economy and would announce details within days.
David Cameron says the Tories will announce "tax changes to encourage businesses to take on workers".
