The 2010 Budget

Documents to download

This note summarises the main points in the 2010 Budget and the reaction to it.

Research on the increasing cost of living and inflation

House of Commons Library publications on the rising cost of living in the UK, including causes of inflation, the effect on households, and Government support.
Rising cost of living in the UK

This briefing gives an overview of rising prices, particularly food, energy and fuel prices, including the effect of the conflict in Ukraine. It outlines Government support as well as how inflation, interest rates and other policies which will affect household budgets.
Enterprise Zones

There are currently 48 operational Enterprise Zones in England. Similar policies have been adopted by the devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Businesses in these small areas will benefit from tax and planning concessions and superfast broadband.