Mr Brown's head is in the right place but his heart isn't
Article Abstract:
The business-related measures likely to appear in UK Chancellor Gordon Brown's forthcoming Budget are considered. It is suggested that the bureaucratic pressure on businesses may rise.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Clever but lucky Chancellor remembers the Hippocratic oath: First, do no harm
Article Abstract:
UK Chancellor Gordon Brown's 2001 Budget is discussed. The fact that Brown emphasized prudence, but will still not be able to fulfill his promises, is highlighted.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Can we really have it all? Let's just hope the Chancellor stays lucky
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UK Chancellor Gordon Brown believes that it is possible to improve pensions and the National Health Service, avoid recession and boost public spending. It is possible to raise doubts about whether this is realistic. It must be remembered that Brown has never had experience of a period of economic slump.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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