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UK facing period of falling wages and lower living standards, Institute of Fiscal Studies warns

The UK is facing austerity measures until the end of this decade amid falling wages and lower living standards, the Institute of Fiscal Studies has warned.

IFS Director Paul Johnson said the Chancellor has 'very little room for manoeuvre' because of the weakened growth forecast for the economy from the Office for Budget Responsibility.

It comes after the Chancellor delivered his Budget to the House of Commons on Wednesday.

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Britain must 'act now so we don't pay later', says Osborne

Chancellor George Osborne said Britain is well-placed to cope with global "headwinds" as long as we "act now so we don't pay later".

He said the Office for Budget Responsibility has revised down growth in the world economy and in world trade.

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