Archive of 23 March 2011
Budget 2011 analysis: Don't mention the spending cuts
George Osborne's first March Budget promised a panacea for the UK economy's growth problems, but those spending cuts are hard to ignore.
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Budget sketch: Like watching Match of the Day when you know the score
George Osborne had nothing left to offer after multiple leaks to the media.
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The Budget in full
Read the full text of this year's Budget, which cut the price of petrol and corporation tax, on politics.co.uk.
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Budget 2011 as-it-happened
Review our live coverage of George Osborne's first March Budget here.
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Comment: Reckless cyclists should face the consequences
We need an offence that fills the obvious gap in the law for cyclists who cause serious injury or death.
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UCU: Govt's priorities 'clearly' lie with big business
Sally Hunt, UCU general secretary, said in response to the Budget:
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TMA: Budget could lead to increase in illicit tobacco trade
Christopher Ogden, chief executive of the Tobacco Manufacturers' Association (TMA), said in response to the Budget:
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Forest: Budget penalises law-abiding smokers
Simon Clark, director of Forest, said in response to the Budget:
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Shelter: Housing incentives like 'sticking a plaster on a broken leg'
Campbell Robb, chief executive of Shelter, said in response to the Budget:
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Robin Hood Tax campaign: Banks still not paying their fair share
Max Lawson, Robin Hood Tax campaign spokesperson, said in response to the Budget:
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Adam Smith Institute: This is not a Budget for growth
Tom Clougherty, executive director of the Adam Smith Institute, said in response to the Budget:
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Big Brother Watch: Govt should stop viewing smokers as easy targets
Daniel Hamilton of the civil liberties group Big Brother Watch said in response to the Budget:
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RICS: Budget will help increase the range and affordability of rental properties
Simon Rubinsohn, RICS chief economist, said in response to the Budget:
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TUC: This is a 'no-change' Budget
Brendan Barber, general secretary of the TUC, said in response to the Budget:
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Ed Miliband Budget response in full
Read Ed Miliband's response to the Budget in full, on politics.co.uk.
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Unison: A 'no budge' Budget
Dave Prentis, Unison general secretary, said in response to the Budget:
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Family Action: George Osborne 'not a family man'
Helen Dent, chief executive of Family Action, said in response to the Budget:
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Child Poverty Action Group: Govt is putting child poverty targets at risk
Alison Garnham, the chief executive of Child Poverty Action Group, said in response to the Budget:
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British Retail Consortium: Chancellor must 'stand firm'
Stephen Robertson, director general of the British Retail Consortium, said in response to the Budget:
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NASUWT: Budget is stripping away working people's rights
Chris Keates, general secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers' union, said in response to the Budget:
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CCSA: Carbon floor price mechanism is 'excellent opportunity'
Dr Jeff Chapman, chief executive of the Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA), said in response to the Budget:
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CBI: Chancellor has made UK 'open for business'
John Cridland, director-general of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), said in response to the Budget:
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IoD: Chancellor 'played his hand well'
Miles Templeman, director-general of the Institute of Directors, said in response to the Budget:
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British Heart Foundation: Budget contains 'great news' for heart patients
Peter Hollins, chief executive of the British Heart Foundation, said in response to the Budget:
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KPMG: Budget needs accompanying public sector reform
Alan Downey, KPMG's head of public sector, said in response to the Budget:
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