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Interesting Fact - The Budget

In George Osborne's first budget since the UK election he has announced:-

Child tax credits will be restricted to 2 children.

Public sector pay rises will be limited to 1% a year.

Corporation tax will be cut.

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Q. What are child tax credits? A. These are state benefits that provide extra money to people responsible for children.

Q. What is the public sector?
A. The part of an economy that is controlled by the state.

Q, What is corporation tax?
A. Tax levied on companies' profits.

Q. What did the budget really mean?
A. Less money for the poor. More money for the well off. 
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