Clue to a huge Tory manifesto policy was hidden in tetchy Budget lacking in meat, says Harry Cole

HARD-working Brits were handed a £450 tax boost today as Jeremy Hunt froze fuel duty for another year and overhauled child benefits. In the giveaway Spring Budget the Chancellor also froze alcohol duty in a massive win for Sun readers after our campaigns to keep booze and fuel tax low. But there was a mega blow to smokers, as a new tax whacked on fags and vapes will see prices hit record levels. In what could be the last Budget before Britain goes to the polls, Mr Hunt doubled last November’s 2p National Insurance cut — a saving of £900 a year for the average worker. It came as the government’s economic watchdog confirmed that inflation should fall to below 2% in a few months’ time. Continue reading... The Sun delivers breaking news, latest gossip and incredible exclusives around the world with hubs in London, New York, Scotland and Ireland. Coverin