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I’m a pensioner – Rachel Reeves dressed it up but we’re all paying more
The Chancellor was told to resign earlier today after unveiling huge tax hikes. …
Brits missing out on £398 saving that can transform finances – how to reduce costs now
A total of 34million people in the UK haven’t optimised a key area of their finances. …
I’m a pensioner working 40 hours a week – we will be no better off next year
The Government “gives with one hand and takes with the other”, says Melanie Roberts, 72. …
‘I’m a working parent – the Budget did not go far enough to support new families’
Statutory maternity pay is ‘almost like pocket money for mums’, says Olivia Davson, 32. …
Rachel Reeves is after your wealth – how to fight back against her Budget grab
The Chancellor was crowing today about how much Labour will spend. Guess who’s going to pay. …
‘Budget tax hikes will hit small businesses – but there’s good news too’
Running a small business is tough enough as taxes and wages rise. …
Warning issued to anyone who drinks wine, beer or whisky
Drinkers are set to stump up more cash for their favourite tipples following today’s Budget. …
State pensioners given £241 payment as new pension rates confirmed
Pensioners will receive a significant payment boost thanks to the triple lock. …
Rachel Reeves hikes income tax by stealth – then claims she’s kept her promises
The Chancellor’s Budget income tax blitz is both brutal and dishonest. …
Martin Lewis gives exact date households given £150 off British Gas, EON and EDF bills
Money expert Martin Lewis says the money will be taken off all bills which also includes Octopus Energy, Utilita and OVO. …
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