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Why do we have Budgets?
Everything you need to know about Budget Day, and how the Chancellor's announcements could affect your finances.
Say βBudget Dayβ and you might think of various Chancellors over the years holding up that famous red briefcase in Downing Street -- but Budgets are more than just a photo opportunity. They tell us whether we're going to be better - or worse off.
But why do we have Budgets? Will the Chancellor put up taxes? What about public sector pay?
For 5 Questions On, the ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ's economics correspondent, Dharshini David, explains all you need to know.
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