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Steer Davies Gleave Economic Briefing - The Budget 2011

Almost a week has passed since the Budget was published and the government reaffirmed its commitment to its “Plan A” austerity measures.

By Steer

Almost a week has passed since the Budget was published and the government reaffirmed its commitment to its “Plan A” austerity measures. Compared to last year’s Comprehensive Spending Review, this Budget was a much less dramatic event. But it also contained some important changes for policy on tax, local government, economic development and planning which are still being digested.

In this briefing we provide an overview of the Budget announcements, covering the key points and providing an assessment of the impacts on transport and the wider economy.

 

 

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