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Budget 2009. Theme: ‘Building Britain’s Future’ Industry strategy set out in ‘New Industry, New Jobs’ Economic strategy set out in the Budget Efficiency strategy set out in OEP Report
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Budget 2009 • Theme: ‘Building Britain’s Future’ • Industry strategy set out in ‘New Industry, New Jobs’ • Economic strategy set out in the Budget • Efficiency strategy set out in OEP Report • Context: tightening of belt esp from 2010/11; conditional support for the public sector; mixed views on when things will improve • Key messages: • 2 more years of funding growth for schools • Commitment to honour 16-19 growth • Ring-fencing STEM budget • Honouring promises made on job training schemes inc TtG • Fingers crossed for the future