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economic direction, the biggest tax cuts and a half a century in a bid to kickstart growth. and the first woman to win back the booker prize twice, the celebrated author dame hilary mantell dies at the age of 70. welcome to bbc news. the g7, the group of seven wealthiest nations, have condemned the referendums being held in parts of ukraine to decide whether they want to join russia. it added the votes, which are being organised by moscow—backed officials, are a breach of the united nations charter. these are the four areas where voting is being held. they include occupied parts of...

The tax businesses pay on their profits. and the rules which cap bankers' bonuses to twice their annual salary hav also been scrapped. the markets have not reacted well to the news, with the pound falling to a 37—year low against the dollar, dropping below $1.09. the opposition labour party has called the government "desperate gamblers in a casino, chasing a losing run." the bbc�*s political editor, chris mason, reports. reporter: can you afford these tax cuts, chancellor? _ technically, this wasn't even a budget. in reality, inside that blue booklet under the new chancellor's arm, the big...