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Budget 2011: George Osborne to put faith in growth
The dropping of hints about the chancellor's plans has grown as traditional as the lifting of the famous red box on Budget day.So we know George Osborne will do something to make fuel cheaper because the prime minister has been suggesting as much since JanuaryThe question is: what? Scrapping a plan to put up fuel duty by one penny on top of inflation in April would cost the Treasury just over £1.5bn according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies.Putting in place the idea suggested in the Conservative election manifesto of reducing duty when oil prices rise, and putting duty up when oil ...
The pressure's on Osborne
The Times tempted fate today with its splash boasting about the confidence and the strong pound. Fitch Ratings has today said that Britain’s AAA debt rating is more at risk than that of any other major nation because it needs “the largest budget adjustment” - ie, the most cuts - because Britain has the largest fiscal mess, and by some margin. (Sterling is off today on the news). But then Fitch says, more or less, that it’s banking on George Osborne’s first budget to sort the mess out. “Our stable rating outlook reflected our expectation that the U.K. ...
Do Clarke and Osborne agree on anything?
January 19, 2009 Will George Osborne and Ken Clarke see eye to eye on the big economic issues? So far, the record has been decidedly patchy. Indeed, in recent years it is hard to find anything they agree on.Most people focus on Clarke’s cheerleading on Europe and his sympathy for VAT cuts. But there are plenty of other — arguably more important — issues over which the two have been at odds. I’ve found differences on Northern Rock, short-selling and matching Labour’s spending plans. I would not be surprised if there are more.Osborne himself explained today why ...
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George revisits East Cheshire Hospice after helping raise £20,000 Following George's recent help in raising £20,000 for the East Cheshire Hospice with the doodle he drew for the Times Doodle Auction, he revisited the Hospice to chat to staff and patients. George commented: "East Cheshire Hospice is a wonderful and caring place which deserves the full support of the local community. The Hospice helps people through the most difficult time in their lives and I have taken a keen interest over the last few years in their work. Seeing the staff again and talking to some of the patients was very uplifting. I am thrilled that my "doodle" has raised such a large sum of money for the East Cheshire Hospice which is a great local charity helping people at their greatest hour of need in my constituency." For further information on the work that East Cheshire Hospice do or to get involved, please visit http://www.eastcheshirehospice.org.uk/ Following George's recent help in raising £20,000 for |
George visits Cancer Research UK shop, Wilmslow Today George visited the Wilmslow Cancer Research UK shop to support their ‘Research Kills Cancer’ campaign – highlighting the charity's work fighting over 200 different types of cancer, including in Manchester where the Cancer Research UK-funded Institute employs over 200 cancer researchers. George helped volunteers in the shop and heard how other people can get involved. He said: "It was good to visit the Cancer Research Shop in Wilmslow again and meet some of the same volunteers I met when I last visited. It is a great place to both buy some lovely things and support a good cause at the same time. The Cancer Research Charity shops make a fantastic contribution to fund research into one of the deadliest killers." To find out ways to volunteer, campaign or fundraise for Cancer Research UK, please visit http://supportus.cancerresearchuk.org/ Today George visited the Wilmslow Cancer Research UK shop to support their ‘Rese |
George meets with the Forum of Private Business Today George met with the Forum of Private Business for a round table, post-Budget discussion in Knutsford. FPB Chief Executive, Phil Orford chaired the meeting with George and various local small businesses. George said: "The Forum of Private Business is a strong voice for business and entrepreneurship. I'm really grateful to the excellent Chief Executive Phil Orford for bringing together a collection of new and established firms to talk with me about what more we can do to support the economy." Today George met with the Forum of Private Business for a round table, post-Budget discussion in Knutsford. FPB Chief Executive, Phil Orford chaired the meeting with George and various local small businesses. George said: read more |
George meets the entrepreneurs behind Wilmslow's Cheshire Tile Studio Today George met the two entrepreneurs, Brad Crosthwaite and Julian Lloyd who started up the Cheshire Tile Studio in 2006. Cheshire Tile Studio has two showrooms in Wilmslow and Altrincham and also a commercial outlet in Handforth and following recent success, they are extending their range to include bathrooms. George had a chance to meet Brad and Julian to discuss their business and see some of the tile designs for himself. He commented: "It is great to see two young entrepreneurs expanding their business, moving into new high street premises and taking on new staff. It is exactly what we need for the local economy and I wish them well in this new venture." Today George met the two entrepreneurs, Brad Crosthwaite and Julian Lloyd who started up the Cheshire Tile Studio in 2006. read more |
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