Belts to Be Tightened - but We Are Prepared ; the Family

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THE impact of a tough Budget is being assessed by people across the county. Here, we ask a family, a publican, a builder and a shopkeeper how it will affect them: FAMILIES in Cheltenham say the emergency Budget will force them to tighten their belts, taking them back to an era of "old-fashioned" austerity.

In yesterday's announcement chancellor George Osborne hiked VAT to 20 per cent and slashed welfare spending among a raft of measures designed to tackle Britain's debts.

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Belts to Be Tightened - but We Are Prepared ; the Family

Parents across the town said the measures would increase pressure on families, who would have to find w...

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