Yet with the country in the worst recession since the Second World War and GDP set to contract by 3.5% this year, how far do the government's measures go?
In this PrintWeek Budget 2009 special, we have selected the initiatives most revelant to the print and paper industries to analyse what the Budget means to UK businesses. Speaking to industry insiders and experts, we have pieced together what Budget 2009 means for print and the people who work in it.
Darling sets out 'building blocks for recovery' in Budget 2009
Chancellor Alistair Darling yesterday said the UK is in the worst recession since the Second World War as he unveiled a Budget designed to provide "the building blocks for recovery".
Capital allowance to double for new kit investments
Capital allowances for new investments will double for one year with immediate effect, as part of an effort to boost spending on new kit, it has been announced.
Unite welcomes Budget promises on redundancy pay and unemployment
Unite assistant general secretary Tony Burke has welcomed the Darling's decision to increase statutory redundancy pay.
Mixed reaction to Budget credit insurance scheme
The 'top-up' trade credit insurance scheme announced in yesterday's Budget has received a mixed reaction from paper merchants.
Also: View yesterday's live PrintWeek coverage and opinions from our panel of experts
