‘Osborne poised for bleak Budget’

Published on 20 March 2013

Cover

UK Chancellor George Osborne will deliver his budget to parliament today in which he is expected to unveil £2.5bn (€2.9bn) in government department cuts.

The money saved is likely to be redirected towards infrastructure projects, which are designed to boost the nation’s economic growth.

This is Osborne’s fourth budget and follows a string of miserable economic news for the UK. Earlier this year the country lost its AAA credit rating, while data showed the British economy shrank at the end of 2012.

Receive the best of European journalism straight to your inbox every Thursday

Interesting article?

It was made possible by Voxeurop’s community. High-quality reporting and translation comes at a cost. To continue producing independent journalism, we need your support.

Subscribe or Donate

Are you a news organisation, a business, an association or a foundation? Check out our bespoke editorial and translation services.

Support border-free European journalism

See our subscription offers, or donate to bolster our independence

On the same topic