12 Ways The 2026 Budget Might Actually Affect You
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Today, Chancellor John Healey has unveiled his first-ever Budget , suggesting it could offer welcome “breathing space” to those struggling with the cost of living. It mentioned everyday bills – like electricity and gas charges, as well as lower tariffs on supermarket staples – alongside pension allowances and attempts to close the gender “pay gap”. But what do the new rules actually mean for most people? Here’s how the 2026 Budget might affect your wallet: 1) You may be entitled to help with your energy bill... If your home is in the council tax band A-D, you will be eligible for a one-off…
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12 Ways The 2026 Budget Might Actually Affect You
Today, Chancellor John Healey has unveiled his first-ever Budget , suggesting it could offer welcome “breathing space” to those struggling with the cost of living. It mentioned everyday bills – like electricity and gas charges, as well as lower tariffs on supermarket staples...
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