Budget 2017

Chancellor's digital investments welcomed by industry leaders

The chancellor has received support for his budget investments in broadband, 5G, AI and electric vehicles.

5 years 6 months ago
Budget 2017- the economy strikes back

Julian Francis examines the political and economic backdrop to the chancellor's budget.

5 years 6 months ago
Hammond responds to pressures by pledging £44bn for housebuilding

Despite £44bn being ploughed into housebuilding by the government, questions still remain over whether it will fix the market.

5 years 6 months ago
ACE praises chancellor for recognising value of infrastructure investment

Industry body's lobbying pays off as chancellor announces construction-boosting measures in his budget.

5 years 6 months ago
Cautious welcome from construction for chancellor’s budget measures

Praise from the industry for the chancellor’s announcements to boost the infrastructure and construction sector.

5 years 6 months ago
A safety-first budget in uncertain economic times

Given falling growth forecasts, the chancellor’s room for manoeuvre in his budget was pretty limited.

5 years 6 months ago

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