Welcome to Business Unmuted, which today is coming live from Vertu BMW in Teesside.

Thanks to our sponsor Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers.

Check out its website at VertuMotors .com

Our host is Graham Robb and he's owned Recognition PR for nearly 35 years.

Recognition has 75 clients in multiple sectors based across the UK, who between them have a turnover of approximately £6billion and who employ around 30,000 staff.

We’re at the front line of the business community, and perfectly placed to discuss the economic climate.

We’re broadcasting live on 15th March 2023 and a couple of hours ago, the Chancellor gave his first full budget since taking on the job in the autumn last year. I’m joined by a panel of business experts to give their reactions to today’s announcement.

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