Ministers unveil five ‘everyday fixes’ to help with living costs ahead of Budget

Driving law changes confirmed by Labour to save British motorists £300 a year

Labour has unveiled another "everyday fix" for motorists to help them on the road as the cost of living crisis impacts millions of people.Ahead of the Budget tomorrow (October 28), Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey have introduced new measures to help Britons.As part of these measures, the Government has confirmed that it will make higher tax-free mileage rates permanent.It aims to increase support for nurses, care workers, …

Ministers unveil five ‘everyday fixes’ to help with living costs ahead of Budget

A higher tax-free mileage allowance will be made permanent as part of a series of steps to help with heightened living costs.

UK Budget Targets Everyday Costs Facing Workers and Families

The 55p-per-mile tax-free rate for business driving will be made permanent for the first 10,000 miles. The rate for additional business miles will rise from 25p to 35p from April 6, 2027. Tariff cuts on more than 100 products are expected to save households around £21 a year on groceries. The UK government has announced five “everyday fixes” aimed at easing the cost-of-living pressures facing households and businesses, including changes to tax-f…