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Osborne 'does not accept' voters are £1,600 worse off
The Chancellor "did not accept" Labour's accusation voters were £1,600 worse off per year under the Coalition government and maintained the austerity programme had kept interest rates down.
"Ultimately, the folk who are just about to go out to work, they understand that having a job and having low interest rates are incredibly important to them and their families," George Osborne told Daybreak.
The Coalition was able to "take further action" to keep the lost of living down by freezing fuel duty, increase the personal tax free allowance and take young people out of jobs tax.
Beach huts take battering in Southwold
Beach huts in the small Suffolk town of Southwold appear to have taken a battering in the high wind and seas last night.
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Swathe of flood warnings along England's east coast
Your tributes and memories of Nelson Mandela
We would like to read your tributes, memories and photos of Nelson Mandela if you have met him or were among the crowds for one of his visits to the UK.
Send them in by email to yourstory@itn.co.uk
Or tweet them to @itvnews
Include your name, where you are from and, if applicable, when the pictures were taken.
South African newspapers mourn Mandela's passing
Flooding risk remains high during Friday high tides
Emergency services across the Anglia region say the emergency response to the floods has gone, but warn the danger is not yet over.
The risk of flooding remains at high tide today, particularly in areas that have already suffered flood damage.
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Norfolk coastal homes collapse after tidal surge
We've just heard from Lorna who is one of five Hemsby residents to have lost their homes to the sea #norfolkfloods: http://t.co/66BqxAFvz1
Dramatic video shows Scarborough underwater
This video shows the whole of Scarborough seafront and large parts of the town underwater.
People are seen wading in water up to their waists in what appears to be the town's lifeboat shelter.
Liverpool pay tribute to Nelson Mandela
Book of Condolence will be setup and South African flag flown at half mast at @townhalllpool first thing in the morning #RIPNelsonMandela
Sad news tonight that Nelson Mandela has passed away. He was awarded the Freedom of Liverpool in 1994 for his anti-apartheid work.
Thames Barrier to close again this morning
The Thames Barrier will close for a second time today to protect London from the high tide, according to the Environment Agency.
The #ThamesBarrier is currently open, but will be closing later this morning for the afternoon tide. #FloodAware
