Cautious approval for Sunak’s first Budget

By Alice Lorenzato-Lloyd2020-03-11T15:28:00

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Source: House of Commons / Parliament Live TV

Chancellor pledges billions to fund industry projects

Construction industry leaders reacted positively to the Budget announced today by Rishi Sunak, but several key figures said they were expecting more.

Despite another delay to the national infrastructure strategy, the new chancellor revealed ambitious funding plans for housing, infrastructure and building safety, including a £600bn injection for infrastructure projects.

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