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In a much anticipated and politically charged 2009 Pre-Budget Report (PBR), the Chancellor delivered what he described as "fiscally neutral" measures, with the clear focus being the state of the economy, inter-weaving themes around the green agenda, support for business and certain revenue generating measures aimed at those with "broad-shoulders".
In the Chancellor’s own words, this was a PBR aimed at “securing recovery, reducing borrowing, and through targeted investment, providing a springboard for long term growth”. Increased national insurance contributions (NICs) and a targeted measure to stem high bonuses paid by banks may grab the headlines, but what else did the Chancellor have to say amongst the detail of the press releases? Use the navigation on the left to find out…
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