The Pre-Budget 2009: Wow’s Verdict

The Chancellor, Alistair Darling has insisted in the Pre-Budget report that although the recession has been the worst in modern history, the UK economy is on track to recover and will return to growth next year. The plan is to halve the deficit in four years, with a new levy on bonuses for bankers and an increase in National Insurance of 0.5%. The Pre-Budget report was focused on building a stronger economy, but what does this mean for small businesses and where will the cuts come from to fund this growth? You can read the key points here.

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