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The Budget: How the North East is affected

Chancellor George Osborne will set out £4 billion of spending cuts.

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Capital gains tax cut

The rate of Capital Gains Tax will be cut, George Osborne said.

It currently stands at 28% but will now be cut to 20%.

Capital Gains Tax is a tax on the profit when you sell something that’s increased in value.

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