Chancellor unveils a budget for private sector growth

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