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He called them “unsustainable”, then he cut tax credits for millions of struggling British families. But if you're one of the people affected by George Osborne's axe, there is still some hope.

“Many families will be feeling worried by the announcement of the Child Tax Credit cap in the Budget. Nearly half are already turning to other family members to help cover simple living costs, such as groceries and bills,” said Karl Elliott spokesperson for OneFamily.

“However, millions of families are unaware of wider financial policies they could be benefitting from. More than half are unaware of Childcare Vouchers, for example, while a similar number are unaware of free childcare options for three to four-year-olds. Understanding the full range of support on offer could help families offset the impact of today’s announcements.”

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So, outside of tax credits, here's what's still available:

Childcare vouchers : Available through employers, can help save many parents with up to £930 annually per parent on childcare. The allowance you are given depends on how much you earn. Visit https://www.gov.uk/childcare-vouchers-better-off-calculator for more information.

Marriage Allowance : Married couples made up of one non-taxpayer and one basic-rate taxpayer to share some of the non-taxpayer’s unused annual income tax allowance. Couples could save up to £212 a year. Visit https://www.gov.uk/marriage-allowance-guide for more information

Widowed Parent’s Allowance : You can claim this if you’re widowed under State Pension age and have at least one dependent child. The amount you get is based on how much your late husband, wife or civil partner paid in National Insurance contributions, and could amount to £112.55 a week. Visit https://www.gov.uk/widowed-parents-allowance for more information.

Help to Buy : This offers equity loans and mortgage guarantees to help with the cost of a new home, and is available to first time buyers as well as homeowners looking to move. The home you want to buy must have a price tag of up to £600,000 and you must not own any other property at the time you buy. Visit http://www.helptobuy.org.uk/ for more information

Junior Individual Savings Accounts (JISAs): These are long-term, tax-free savings accounts for children. In the 2015 to 2016 tax year, the savings limit for Junior ISAs is £4,080. Visit https://www.gov.uk/junior-individual-savings-accounts for more information.