Article Index
Budget Statement 2004: Summary of Small Business Announcements
Building an Enterprise Culture
Encouraging a More Dynamic StartUp Market
Building the Capability for Small Business Growth
Improving Access to Finance for Small Businesses
Encouraging More Enterprise in Disadvantaged Communities and Under-represented Groups
Improving Small Businesses' Experience of Government Services
Developing Better Regulation and Policy

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Budget Statement 2004: A Summary of the Small Business Announcements

Introduction

On 17 March 2004 the Chancellor of the Exchequer gave his Budget statement, which showed that:

the UK economy is now enjoying its longest sustained expansion on record;
economic growth last year was in line with the Budget 2003 forecast, and is projected to strengthen further in 2004 and 2005; and
the government is on track to meet its strict fiscal rules for the public finances.

The full Budget Statement and Report can be found at Budget 2004.

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