Budget 2024

Letters

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves

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What will the long term cost of the Budget be?

Ryanair are among the airlines who have said they will have to make changes in response to the ADP increase

Ryanair are among the airlines who have said they will have to make changes in response to the ADP increase

Cheap flights under threat as budget airlines to cut regional routes

Richard Cockburn

Richard Cockburn

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North East business leaders find positives, but still problems ahead

Some mortgage rates have increased since the budget announcement, but there is more positive news ahead for buyers, say experts.

Some mortgage rates have increased since the budget announcement, but there is more positive news ahead for buyers, say experts.

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Mortgage rates jump after budget 'chilling effect' on markets

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Labour Mayor hails Budget 'biggest transfer of powers' in a generation

Hopes of Rachel Reeves announcing a deal to help secure the future of Hitachi in Newton Aycliffe went unanswered in the Budget on Wednesday.

Hopes of Rachel Reeves announcing a deal to help secure the future of Hitachi in Newton Aycliffe went unanswered in the Budget on Wednesday.

KEEP HITACHI ON TRACK

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Hopes of deal to help secure future of Hitachi being revealed in Budget go unanswered

Carer’s Allowance changes could benefit 1.4 million carers

Carer’s Allowance changes could benefit 1.4 million carers

Budget 2024: Carer's Allowance changes could benefit 1.4 million carers

Stamp Duty changes for second homes will come into force tomorrow, following Rachel Reeves' announcement in the autumn budget.

Stamp Duty changes for second homes will come into force tomorrow, following Rachel Reeves' announcement in the autumn budget.

Stamp duty changes as second home rate increased and relief scheme to end

Hospitality businesses issue last-minute autumn budget plea

Hospitality businesses issue last-minute autumn budget plea

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Hospitality businesses issue last-minute autumn budget plea

Businesses have expressed concerns about the National Minimum Wage and employer National Insurance contribution increases

Businesses have expressed concerns about the National Minimum Wage and employer National Insurance contribution increases

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Businesses considering lay-offs in response to National Minimum Wage hike

In the first Labour Budget since 2010 – and the first ever delivered by a woman – Ms Reeves promised to “invest, invest, invest”

In the first Labour Budget since 2010 – and the first ever delivered by a woman – Ms Reeves promised to “invest, invest, invest”

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Budget highlights from pensions and fuel duty to inheritance and price of a pint

Employers’ national insurance contributions will rise to 15%

Employers’ national insurance contributions will rise to 15%

Employer National Insurance contribution to rise to 15 per cent

Rachel Reeves has promised an extra £470 for pensioners next year, as she maintained the Government’s commitment to the pension triple lock

Rachel Reeves has promised an extra £470 for pensioners next year, as she maintained the Government’s commitment to the pension triple lock

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'Underwhelming' and 'not enough': Pension expert hits out at changes in Budget

Price of a pint to drop by 1p as draught duty on alcoholic drinks cut

Price of a pint to drop by 1p as draught duty on alcoholic drinks cut

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Price of a pint in the pub to drop as draught duty on alcoholic drinks cut

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced £11.8 billion to compensate those impacted by the infected

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced £11.8 billion to compensate those impacted by the infected

Chancellor reveals billions in compensation for blood and Post Office scandal victims

Fuel Duty was cut by 5p by then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak in 2023

Fuel Duty was cut by 5p by then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak in 2023

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms Fuel Duty won't rise next year

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she will crack down on fraud in the UK’s welfare system, as part of reforms to ensure welfare spending is “more sustainable”

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she will crack down on fraud in the UK’s welfare system, as part of reforms to ensure welfare spending is “more sustainable”

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DWP to get direct access to bank accounts under new powers, Chancellor reveals

The triple lock guarantees an increase in pensions in line with average earnings, inflation or 2.5%, whichever is highest.

The triple lock guarantees an increase in pensions in line with average earnings, inflation or 2.5%, whichever is highest.

Chancellor announces major changes for pensioners in Budget

Rachel Reeves announced that Labour will be lowering the cap on deductions that can be taken from benefit payments by up to £420 a year.

Rachel Reeves announced that Labour will be lowering the cap on deductions that can be taken from benefit payments by up to £420 a year.

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Universal Credit claimants receive £420 boost in Budget as benefit increase confirmed

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will pledge to put “more pounds in people’s pockets” in her first Budget today

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will pledge to put “more pounds in people’s pockets” in her first Budget today

Chancellor to promise 'more pounds in people's pockets' in Budget statement

What will Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves have to say?

What will Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves have to say?

AUTUMN BUDGET 2024

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7 decisions in the Autumn Budget that could affect the North East

Chancellor Rachel Reeves and the DEC campus

Chancellor Rachel Reeves and the DEC campus

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Darlington Economic Campus celebrates 'amazing' milestone of 1,000 staff

Changes are expected to National Insurance, Universal Credit, National Minimum Wage, Carers' Allowance, Child Benefit and Free Childcare Hours among others

Changes are expected to National Insurance, Universal Credit, National Minimum Wage, Carers' Allowance, Child Benefit and Free Childcare Hours among others

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Budget 2024: What to expect from 'painful' budget

Families will be hoping for help with Child Benefit, Free Childcare Hours and Universal Credit rules in the budget

Families will be hoping for help with Child Benefit, Free Childcare Hours and Universal Credit rules in the budget

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Child benefit changes and free nursery hours: What can families expect in the budget?

The National Minimum Wage is set to increase to £12.21 an hour under new proposals in the autumn budget

The National Minimum Wage is set to increase to £12.21 an hour under new proposals in the autumn budget

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National Minimum Wage set to increase by 6.7 per cent in autumn budget

Capital gains tax is one of the areas expected to change in this week's autumn budget announcement

Capital gains tax is one of the areas expected to change in this week's autumn budget announcement

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What is capital gains tax, and who has to pay it?

Keir Starmer told crowds in Birmingham that funding for the £2 cap on fares in England would run out at the end of 2024.

Keir Starmer told crowds in Birmingham that funding for the £2 cap on fares in England would run out at the end of 2024.

'Bus tax' as fares to rise from £2 to £3 in Autumn Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will confirm the budget on Wednesday, October 30 and will announce how pensions will be affected.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will confirm the budget on Wednesday, October 30 and will announce how pensions will be affected.

How could pensions and pensioners be impacted by the Budget

Sir Keir Starmer is expected to warn of “unprecedented” economic challenges in a speech on Monday

Sir Keir Starmer is expected to warn of “unprecedented” economic challenges in a speech on Monday

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Budget will be 'most honest' in years, cabinet minister claims

Workers' income tax and national insurance won't change in Budget, minister says

Workers' income tax and national insurance won't change in Budget, minister says

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Workers' income tax and national insurance 'won't change' in Budget, minister says

The government's first budget is set to be unveiled at the end of October.

The government's first budget is set to be unveiled at the end of October.

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What Northern Echo readers want to see from Labour's first budget since 2010

What is the plan, Chancellor?

What is the plan, Chancellor?

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Mike Hughes: One hour, one speech, one chance to change the North East

Rachel Anderson speaking with the Level Up panel and audience at believe housing

Rachel Anderson speaking with the Level Up panel and audience at believe housing

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North East business leaders in the spotlight at live Echo event in Seaham

The Crown Works vision

The Crown Works vision

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Celebrations as Budget gives the green light for £450m film studio in North East

Jeremy Hunt is announcing his spring Budget.

Jeremy Hunt is announcing his spring Budget.

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Darlington to receive £20m investment, Chancellor announces in 2024 Budget

Sue Quincy, who has run the nursery for almost 20 years on Crosby Road

Sue Quincy, who has run the nursery for almost 20 years on Crosby Road

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Nursery announce closure on day of 2024 budget as it's left with £27.4k bill

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt

What North East business leaders thought of Jeremy Hunt's Budget

Who are the winners and losers in the Chancellor’s Spring Budget?

Who are the winners and losers in the Chancellor’s Spring Budget?

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Who are the winners and losers in the Chancellor’s Spring Budget?

North East politicians react to the budget

North East politicians react to the budget

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North East politicians react to the Spring Budget 2024 announcements

Brits can expect Jeremy Hunt to feature a 2p cut in national insurance in the Budget on Wednesday

Brits can expect Jeremy Hunt to feature a 2p cut in national insurance in the Budget on Wednesday

Jeremy Hunt promises 'permanent cuts in taxation' ahead of pre-election Budget

Spring Budget 2024 updates LIVE: Everything announced so far

Spring Budget 2024 updates LIVE: Everything announced so far

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Spring Budget 2024 LIVE: What has the Chancellor announced so far?

The main question is whether Jeremy Hunt will cut income tax or repeat the national insurance cut he introduced in last year’s autumn statement

The main question is whether Jeremy Hunt will cut income tax or repeat the national insurance cut he introduced in last year’s autumn statement

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What to expect from Wednesday's Budget, and what has already been announced