Universal Credit warning to tens of thousands of people as government announces major change
The government has announced some major changes for people receiving Universal Credit.
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Government scrap top rate tax in new mini-budget
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced to the House of Commons today that the government will abolish the top rate of income tax.
LIVE Mini Budget announcement updates as Kwasi Kwarteng to unveil tax cuts amid cost of living crisis
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng will deliver a mini-budget statement today at 9.30am in the House of Commons.
Inside Greater Manchester's 'Investment Zone' talks - from affordable housing to job 'poaching'
Political leaders in Greater Manchester are in talks with the Government over a so-called low-tax 'Investment Zone', a concept set to be unveiled later today (Friday) as part of an emergency mini-budget.
Greater Manchester named one of 38 areas in line to get low tax 'investment zone'
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng will name Greater Manchester as one of 38 areas in line to get its own investment zone, in his mini-budget speech tomorrow (September 23) . The government hopes these new investment zones - specially chosen places where businesses will get tax cuts - will drive growth and the development of things like shopping centres, restaurants and office spaces.
The Mancunian Way: No room at the inn
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Government to cover half of businesses' energy bills this winter as support plans announced in full
The government has announced a new energy bill relief scheme to cut bills for businesses, charities, and public sector organisations.
What Friday's 'mini budget' could mean for you as Liz Truss confirms tax cuts
Prime minister Liz Truss and Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng will deliver a 'mini budget' on Friday morning to set out the government's plans to tackle the soaring cost of living.