Budgets & fiscal events· Public spending· Economy and public finances Analysis of the 2009 pre-budget report 11 December 2009 Matthew Whittaker This analysis reflects on policy measures set out in the Pre-Budget Report (PBR) 2009 from the perspective of low earners. The PBR acknowledges that any economic recovery in the UK remains a fragile one. It therefore retains the focus of both PBR 2008 and Budget 2009 in providing targeted and time-limited support for those suffering most from the effects of the recession while putting in place medium-term plans for reducing the Government’s budget deficit. This approach is a sensible one, helping to protect the economy from the possibility of a double-dip recession and ensuring that low earners receive the assistance they need to avoid falling into crisis.
