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Osborne: Budget for 'makers, doers and savers'

The Chancellor George Osborne has unveiled measures to benefit pensioners and savers in his penultimate Budget before the election. But he has warned Britain is still set to face years of austerity, despite improved economic forecasts.

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Osborne unveils Budget for 'makers, doers and savers'

George Osborne has unveiled what he described as a Budget for "makers, doers and savers".

This time last year the Chancellor thought he was heading for a triple dip recession - but his growth forecast for this year - 2.7% - is higher than previous predictions.

ITV News Economics Editor Richard Edgar reports on why Mr Osborne still has to stick to his plan to cut spending:

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