CBI sets in stone its wishlist for George Osborne
Among the measures on the group’s wish list are a tunnel under Stonehenge to relieve congestion to south-west England and a freeze on air passenger duty (APD) for long-haul flights.
CBI director-general John Cridland said: “We know firms are concerned about the state of our roads and energy supply and affordability, so the arrowhead of business recommendations is a major push on improving the country’s infrastructure.
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Hide Ad“Freezing long-haul APD would help more firms in all UK regions and nations, particularly smaller ones, export their products and services.”
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