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Britain’s budget ushers in an era of austerity

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne announced the budget on Tuesday and it isn't pretty reading for anyone. A rise in value-added tax to 20% and a two-year pay freeze for public sector jobs are among the austerity measures the government is implementing with the aim to cut the country's deficit. Read more: The Guardian

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