The Times writes that business is today mounting a pre-emptive strike against Budget tax ris...
The Times writes that business is today mounting a pre-emptive strike against Budget tax rises on the corporate sector by demanding cuts instead. Companies fear that Gordon Brown will try to avoid politically damaging tax imposts to fund extra spending by targeting business. Digby Jones, Director-General of the CBI, says that business should not be seen as a soft touch. The Times also reports that a sudden surge in spending on television advertising has raised hopes in the media that the worst of the industry's most serious recession for decades may be over. London needs £100b...
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