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Budget at-a-glance

Environment The Chancellor has pledged to cut carbon emmisions by 80% by 2050, with a "carbon budget" being introduced next year. A law will be introduced to allow charging with the revenue going to environmental charities. £26 million fund to help householders reduce emissions and the cost of their energy bills. New non-domestic buildings to be carbon neutral. Cigarettes and alcohol ·11p rise in cigarettes and 4p on cigars from 6pm From midnight on Sunday, alcohol tax to rise by 2 per cent above inflation for the next four years. Beer up 4p a pint Cider up 3p a pint Wine up 14p a litre Spirits up 55p a litre Pensioners Winter fuel allowance will go up from £200 to £250 for the over 60s and from £300 to £400 for the over 80s. Was the Budget good or bad? Have your say.

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07-07-2011