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16/03/2016

The chancellor plans to introduce a sugar tax on soft drinks in the UK as part of his Budget.

Tony Livesey at Westminster and Anna Foster in Salford. George Osborne reveals plans to introduce a sugar tax on soft drinks in the UK as part of his eighth budget. The Chancellor warns of 'storm clouds' gathering over the UK because of the struggling global economy, but insists Britain is ready to cope with a series of measures to help the 'next generation'. They include education reforms, income tax changes, a fuel duty freeze and a new ISA for younger people. We get reaction from politicians, financial experts and people affected by the announcements. Plus reaction to England's collapse in the T20 and updates from Cheltenham.

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Wed 16 Mar 2016 16:00

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  • Wed 16 Mar 2016 16:00