Earlier, Mr Osborne said his "toughest Budget package of spending cuts and tax increases in a generation" meant the UK could "look to a brighter future".

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As the focus of Facebook strategies transitions from social engagement and fan acquisition to social commerce and revenue generation, entertainment and lifestyle companies are beginning to package their digital content in a social experience and deliver it through the global reach of Facebook.

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