Granny tax hits pensioners

Sarah Coles
Updated
George Osborne
George Osborne

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George Osborne was aiming for a Budget with something to keep everyone happy. He is said to be reeling from the backlash against his Granny Tax - the freezing and then axing of the age-related tax reliefs.

So what has he done, and why are we so angry?

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