George Osborne
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Budget 2014: key points from George Osborne's statement
In Depth Beer duty down, tobacco duty up, while savers and pensioners given a helping hand from Treasury
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Toasts to Osborne in Tunbridge Wells: but what about the rest?
In Depth Comfortably-off savers and pensioners get a Budget boost – and a reason (perhaps) to vote Tory not Ukip
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New 12-sided pound coin will be 'most secure in the world'
Speed Read New £1 coin will help fight forgery but likely to cost £20m to change vending machines and trolleys
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Budget 2014: what we want vs what we'll get from Osborne
In Depth The Chancellor might have a surprise up his sleeve but this won't be a Budget full of tax giveaways
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UK's five richest families 'worth more than poorest 20%'
In Depth As inequality grows in the UK, Oxfam calls on George Osborne to mind the gap
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Osborne refuses to 'behave like a Tory' and save 40p taxpayers
In Depth He needs the money – and he needs to refute Labour's charge that he's only out to help the rich
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Osborne: increase in people paying 40p tax good for Conservatives
Speed Read The Chancellor faces ridicule after he tells Tories there are ‘advantages’ to more people paying the higher rate of tax
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Boris Johnson rules out standing as MP in 2015 general election
In Depth Mayor had been keeping his options open: but 'dirty tricks' speculation has forced his hand
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Scotland can issue 'Braveheart bonds' but they will cost more
Speed Read Osborne gives Scotland more fiscal powers in 'historic moment' but SNP insists it is 'nothing new'
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George Osborne: housing shortage will last for ten years
Speed Read Chancellor defends Help to Buy scheme but says more needs to be done to tackle housing imbalance
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David Cameron in deep water: will Tory rebels push him under?
In Depth From growth to bust: if ever proof were needed that a week is a long time in politics, this was it
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'Costa living' McVey tipped as new, populist Tory chairman
In Depth Treasury figures saying we're actually better off are questionable: can a blunt Liverpudlian do better?
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IMF growth upgrade: Tories' chance to taunt Ed Balls
In Depth Good economic news for George Osborne means whispering campaign against Balls will continue
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Rennard: as Lib Dems squirm it's good news for Labour
In Depth Anything that damages Nick Clegg is a boost for Ed Miliband as polls continue to back Labour
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