Mini Budget 2020 – When to Watch

7th July 2020

Chancellor Rishi Sunak will stand up tomorrow to deliver what’s being dubbed an emergency “Mini-Budget” as the economy reels from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In true budget style, there are leaks aplenty, giving us a hint about what he might announce, including a strong focus on jobs; expanding the reach of Jobcentre Plus through massive recruitment and additional investment in measures to improve home energy efficiency.

A reduction in VAT – with talk of a temporary VAT cut for the hospitality sector – has been suggested whilst there is speculation that National Insurance will be cut.

Details of how where you can watch are here and GCVS will reviewing the budget to see what it means for our sector and for the people we work with every day.