Rishi Sunak's key spring statement announcements as fuel duty cut and National Insurance relief
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has outlined his plan to help households through the cost-of-living crisis, as figures showed inflation soaring to a 30-year high.
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LIVE: Andy Burnham press conference amid climbing Covid rates and Rishi Sunak's Spring Statement
Andy Burnham is holding a press conference in the wake of Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Spring Statement, which comes after pleas for financial help from across the country as the cost of living boils to crisis point. The mayor of Greater Manchester is also set to give an update on coronavirus in the region for the first time in weeks, as case rates skyrocket in all 10 boroughs.
The cheapest petrol and diesel prices from Costco, Morrisons, Tesco and more
Average pump prices have hit new record highs amid growing speculation the Chancellor is preparing to slash fuel duty. Figures from data firm Experian Catalist show the average price of a litre of fuel at UK forecourts on Sunday was 167p for petrol and 179p for diesel.
Martin Lewis says 'catastrophic' cost of living rise is worst UK has faced in 22 years
The cost-of-living rise coming next month is “the worst” crisis Brits have faced in 22 years including Covid and the financial crash, according to Martin Lewis.
Nearly half a million households in Greater Manchester will not automatically receive council tax rebate
Nearly half a million households across Greater Manchester will not automatically receive the £150 council tax rebate they are due in April.
Parents could end up homeschooling amid soaring fuel costs, warns MP
Parents could be forced into homeschooling because they can't afford the school run, an MP has warned. With the cost of petrol and diesel reaching record levels, the RAC says the cost of filling up a family car has now surpassed £90 for the first time.
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John Terry criticised by Labour MP for praising Roman Abramovich
Chelsea plead with Government to relax sanctions over fears of financial ruin
John Terry criticised by Labour MP for praising Roman Abramovich