LOW pay campaigners today welcomed the emphasis on children and families in the Chancellor's budget.

But it was slammed by motoring organisations and brewers.

The Greater Manchester Low Pay Unit praised above-inflation increases in child benefit and new child tax credits.

But the Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA) condemned Gordon Brown for not introducing a progressive beer tax system.

The AA said the vast majority of motorists would now be worse off following the budget.

North-west farmers said today that the rises in fuel tax would hit the rural community hard.

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