Chancellor Jeremy Hunt used his Budget to announce a further cut in National Insurance and more support for households, ahead of an expected General Election this year. Cambridge was mentioned several times in his speech, with investment from AstraZeneca, and the creation of a Development Corporation. You can read more about what the Budget means for the Cambridge region here. The Chancellor’s March statement to the Commons is his prime opportunity to set out the government’s tax and spend plans. Mr Hunt’s headline announcement was a 2p cut to National Insurance, matching a reduction announced…