Budget 2011: Chancellor unveils a budget for private sector growth

The Government's promised 'Budget for growth' has launched at least 21 Enterprise Zones to boost the regions.

The Government's promised 'Budget for growth' has launched at least 21 Enterprise Zones in a bid to boost the economy in the regions.

Chancellor George Osborne announced the first 11 enterprise zones - with significant planning, tax and business rate powers – in an effort to help kick-start sub-national economic growth. A further ten zones will be up for grabs.

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