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Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled the government’s new budget yesterday, and Dorset Chamber has some thoughts.

The council feels that, at present, Dorset doesn’t receive sufficient funding for such a rural county with a high population of older residents.

Vikki Slade MP has backed the Liberal Democrats’ call for an emergency 17-month five per cent VAT cut to save the hospitality sector.

Dorset Chamber has reservations about this week’s Budget, fearing job losses, but is pleased about focus on social housing.

Dorset Chamber has given a cautious welcome to the chancellor’s Budget yesterday, with some measures praised.

Dorset Chamber urges the Chancellor to outline the sustainable growth plan businesses are crying out for before the general election.

The chief executive of Dorset Chamber has praised the Chancellor’s pro-active steps to support businesses.

Pleased with some bold measures in the Budget, the Chamber was nonetheless disappointed on no u-turn with increase in Corporation Tax.

Initial proposals for Dorset Council to deliver a balanced budget for 2021-22 are due to be considered on 11 December.