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Last Updated: Wednesday, 12 March 2008, 14:59 GMT
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Darling defends 'bad news' Budget



With the UK economy facing the biggest slowdown since Labour came to power, the chancellor has admitted the budget gap will widen and has raised taxes to compensate.

Growing Budget deficits

Slowing economy

Rising taxes

Budget gap extends longer

Housing market



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