Johnson announces cuts to business rates at CBI

The video discusses government measures to support businesses, including cutting business rates and National Insurance contributions, and increasing R&D funding. It emphasizes fiscal prudence by postponing corporation tax cuts to prioritize NHS funding. The speaker criticizes the opposition's economic policies, highlighting potential negative impacts on the economy and Brexit delays. The video concludes with closing remarks and audience interaction.

What measures are being taken to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)?

• Increasing import duties

• Reducing VAT

• Cutting business rates

• Increasing corporation tax

How much funding is being allocated for research and development in the next Parliament?

• £10 billion

• £15 billion

• £20 billion

• £18 billion

What is the government's approach to corporation tax according to the speech?

• Maintaining it at 19%

• Eliminating it completely

• Increasing it to 28%

• Reducing it to 15%

What is the main criticism of the opposition's economic plan?

• It would lower taxes

• It would reduce public spending

• It would increase national debt

• It would delay Brexit

What is the potential consequence of the opposition's £1.2 trillion spending plan?

• Boosting the economy

• Lowering interest rates

• Increasing the cost of debt

• Reducing national debt