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Businesses hail cut to fuel duty

Chancellor George Osborne offered help to motorists and businesses in a Budget he said was designed to "put fuel into the tank of the British economy."

Mr Osborne cut 1p a litre from forecourt prices and postponed next month's planned fuel duty increase.

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Greater Manchester earmarked for Enterprise Zone

Greater Manchester is to become home to one of 21 new Enterprise Zones designed to reinvigorate the manufacturing sector, the Chancellor announced.

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Regional campaign over air tax to continue

The move to freeze Air Passenger Duty (APD) was today hailed as a partial victory for airports like Manchester.

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NW leaders hail help for entrepreneurs

North west business leaders have welcomed the Chancellor’s pledge to make the UK more attractive for entrepreneurs.

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Budget 2011: Chancellor George Osborne pledges to boost 'growth and jobs'

Chancellor George Osborne today gave a helping hand to motorists and the lower paid in a budget he said would boost "growth and jobs".

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Smokers are left counting the cost

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Jobs warning after pint price rise

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Simpler pension to be introduced

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‘Greenest’ claims come under fire

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£550m charities boost

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Tax-free earnings help

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George Osborne confirms £85m Piccadilly - Victoria rail link in Budget

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Budget 2011: Live coverage and instant analysis of George Osborne's speech

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Osborne to offer £45 income tax cut

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Business group calls for a radical budget to help SMEs

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Business community reveals Budget wish list

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Airport’s campaign all set for take-off

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Business groups urge Chancellor to support enterprises

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Manchester Airport lobbies government over tax jobs threat

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Greggs looks to open 15 stores and create 150 jobs

Bakery chain Greggs hopes to create up to 150 jobs in the north west this year through a series of store openings away from the high street.

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