Millions on benefits and Universal Credit expected to get new £650 payment
Mr Sunak has vowed to be “compassionate” in the Autumn Statement but acknowledged “tough” decisions will be made.
Stealth taxes will happen via freezes to income, VAT and inheritance thresholds to generate more cash for the Treasury. Pay demands from unions are also being rebuffed, such as nurses’ plea for an eye-watering 17.5 per cent salary hike. According to data released before the autumn statement, reversing the National Insurance rate increase from November could offer further assistance.What help is on offer now?
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