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Politics Budget
Budget 2015: Expert opinions

George Osborne announced plans to introduce a compulsory living wage, cut the welfare bill and cap public sector pay. Here, we bring you live, expert reaction to the budget from academics in a variety of fields.

UK Budget
Budget 2014: Experts respond

Chancellor George Osborne has unveiled his fourth budget. The blueprint for recovery includes wholesale changes to pensions and savings, attempts to boost business investment, new relief for the costs of childcare, £140m for repairing the damage from the winter’s floods, a £119 billion cap on welfare – as well as a brand new design for the £1 coin.