George Osborne defends yesterdays budget

George Osborne defends yesterdays budget

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Business

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The video discusses the potential fluctuations in prices and emphasizes the importance of controlling taxes to mitigate these changes. It highlights that taxes are currently 6 pence lower than they might have been, which can positively impact people. Additionally, the video addresses how petrol retailers set prices visibly for consumers, who can shop around for the best deals. The speaker assures that these retailers will be monitored closely.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the first section regarding economic control?

Eliminating taxes completely

Maintaining current tax levels

Reducing taxes by 6 pence

Increasing taxes by 6 pence

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do petrol retailers ensure customers are aware of their prices?

By displaying prices on the roadside

By sending emails to customers

By offering discounts at checkout

By advertising on television

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected behavior of petrol retailers according to the second section?

To offer free petrol to loyal customers

To increase prices without notice

To hide their prices from customers

To allow customers to compare prices

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important for customers to see petrol prices as they drive past?

To encourage impulse buying

To allow for price comparison

To distract drivers

To promote brand loyalty

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action is being taken towards petrol retailers in the final section?

They are being given tax breaks

They are being ignored

They are being closely monitored

They are being penalized