Black Country and Birmingham business chiefs react to Budget

Sarah Moorhouse

Black Country Chamber of Commerce CEO Sarah Moorhouse said there were positive elements but said energy concerns remained.

“Trailed as a budget which would support the growth agenda and get people back to work, there were elements in the Chancellor’s announcement which would be welcomed by businesses," she said.

"Help on childcare, and for the over 50s workers, should make it easier to join and re-join the workforce. There were also positive signals around R&D, particularly for . . .