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Budget 2013: Key points and reaction

Following yesterday's pre-Budget announcement that the Government would extend tax-free childcare to more families, the Chancellor's speech was light on further support for children and families.

George Osborne confirmed that there would be new tax-free childcare vouchers for working families, with 20 per cent off the first £6,000 of childcare costs for each child and increased childcare support for low-income working families on universal credit.

Other key points included:

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