Friday, Aug 29, 2008

Will the UK follow with Cheaper Dartford Tunnel fees?

BBC: Japan unveils economic boost plan

"Japan has unveiled a stimulus package worth 11.7 trillion yen ($107bn; £59bn) to boost the country's economy. The package also includes discounts on motorway tolls.." The plan only includes 2 trillion yen of fresh government spending, with 9 trillion yen in loan guarantees and aid for small businesses.

Posted by alan @ 02:47 PM (377 views) Add Comment

3 Comments

1. mark said...

giving money away has NOT helped the states!

Friday, August 29, 2008 03:20PM Report Comment
 

2. Hermitage said...

The government could do a lot to reduce peoples' outgoings. Lower council tax bills and duty on fuel would be a start. Unfortunately the government has probably already spent revenue it hasn't got.

Friday, August 29, 2008 04:12PM Report Comment
 

3. japanese uncle said...

No measures can be effective without distributing more cash to the working population. Tax cut for the poor at the cost of the wealthy is the only solution.

Friday, August 29, 2008 05:35PM Report Comment
 

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