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I would also like to see children aged between 11 and 18 taught financial education in a structured way in schools. I would also say that that is not enough. You have also got to improve numeracy skills, mathematical skills in schools.

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George Osborne
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: May 23
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George Gideon Oliver Osborne
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