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Britain to Tax Booze Cars and Plastics in Puritan Budget
London faces higher sin taxes on alcohol cigarettes and gas guzzling cars as part of Gordon Brown's budget. Alcohol duties rise 6 percent above inflation with a further 2 percent annual rise for four years. A plastic bag levy aims to fund environmental causes while alcohol and tobacco revenue will help tackle child poverty. Critics say the plan harms pubs and ordinary families while boosting cross border shopping.
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