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Rise in VAT

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The VAT standard rate has risen from 17.5 per cent to 20 per cent

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'Below cost' alcohol to be banned

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Retailers will be banned from selling alcohol below the rate of duty plus VAT. The plans will effectively introduce a minimum price for alcohol

Take control of your credit file, UK public warned

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The Information Commissioner's Office is advising people to make sure their credit reference file is accurate and up to date

London 2012 tickets available from March 2011

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Tickets for the London 2012 Olympic Games will go on sale from 15 March 2011. Paralympics tickets will become available on 9 September

Child maintenance reform: have your say

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Separating parents will be encouraged to reach their own agreement on child maintenance and other issues important to the welfare of their children

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