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Budget 2015: Live coverage of the Chancellor's announcement

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  • George Osborne will announce Budget after PMQ's today
  • There are no changes on cigarette duty and gambling taxes. Which means cigarettes stay the same price
  • £1m put aside to put defibrillators in public places
  • East of England Air Ambulance will be given cash for a new helicopter
  • Beer and cider duty cut. A penny off a pint. Duty on whisky and spirits cut by 2% and wine taxes frozen
  • New 12-sided design for £1 coin
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