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Autumn Budget 2024: The Winners and Losers

Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget targets workers, savers, and high-value property owners with new taxes and freezes. Discover the key financial changes and who benefits.

Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget: Key Changes

Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils major Budget reforms on taxes, benefits, and NHS funding. Discover the full list of changes affecting your finances and public services.

Reeves Budget Targets Economic Unfairness

Chancellor Rachel Reeves addresses public anger over economic unfairness ahead of her second Budget, promising measures to tackle the cost of living crisis and build a fairer Britain.

Budget Scraps Two-Child Cap, Aiding 67,000 Kids

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to scrap the two-child benefit cap in the Autumn Budget, a move that will directly help 67,230 of Birmingham's poorest children and their families.

Cradley rejects parish council in £8k survey

Dudley taxpayers foot an £8,000 bill for a feasibility study, with over 80% of Cradley residents voting against a new parish council. Discover the political fallout.

Pound Collapse Warning Ahead of Autumn Budget

Currency traders are betting against Sterling ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget, raising fears of a potential currency collapse similar to the 2022 crisis.

HMRC to tax pensioners with average savings

State pensioners with average savings face HMRC tax bills as the Personal Savings Allowance remains frozen. Discover how the Autumn Budget impacts your savings.

Dudley council rent could rise by £4.76 per week

Dudley Council tenants face a 4.8% rent increase, averaging £4.76 more per week. Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget could add another £2, pushing bills even higher. Discover the full impact.

Solihull Council Tax Support Changes Proposed

Solihull Council proposes changes to its council tax support scheme, with 470 vulnerable claimants facing an average £6 weekly reduction. Have your say in the consultation.

Council Tax Support: Millions Could Be Overpaying

New figures reveal 3.7 million people receive Council Tax Reduction, but many more eligible households are missing out on vital savings. Age UK explains eligibility and how to claim.

West Midlands plugs £120m transport budget gap

A projected £119.8 million deficit in the West Midlands transport budget has been drastically reduced to £38.3 million. Discover the measures taken to secure the region's transport future.

Wiltshire Council Mandates Social Housing

Wiltshire Council mandates social housing in new developments as 'affordable' homes prove unaffordable. Discover the policy shift impacting developers and residents.

Council Tax Reduction 2025: Are You Eligible?

Millions in England receive Council Tax Reduction, but many eligible households are missing out. Discover if you qualify and how to claim support worth hundreds of pounds.

Reeves' Budget: Fuel Duty Hike and New EV Charges

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to target motorists in the Autumn Budget with a potential £100 annual fuel duty increase and new pay-per-mile charges for electric vehicles. Discover the full impact.

Council Tax Explained: Where Your Money Goes

Discover exactly how your council tax is spent, from social care to bin collections, and understand the key reasons behind rising bills across UK local authorities.

Zebra Crossings to Replace School Lollipop Patrols

Sandwell Council plans to install permanent zebra crossings at five schools to solve long-term lollipop patrol vacancies and improve road safety. Find out how this change will benefit the community.

Budget Blow: The Stealth Council Tax Hike

Exclusive investigation reveals how millions of households face significant council tax hikes due to a stealth government policy change, with Birmingham residents among the hardest hit.

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