Today’s giveaway budget preached to a broad church with an election around the corner, aiming to put more money in the pockets of average earners. For businesses, there’s a mixed bag with some industries content with the measures rolled out for them and others feeling overlooked or shunned. Finance minister Jack Chambers, in his maiden budget speech, unveiled a slew of measures aimed at SMEs, including tax changes to stimulate angel investors and updated tax credits for the audiovisual sector. The hospitality sector though is feeling unloved after the much sought-after nine per cent Vat rate was a no-show. The…

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