Budget ( November ’17): Funding for transport across England
£1.7 billion will go towards improving transport in English cities...
Wednesday, 22 November 2017 14:00
Budget ( November ’17): Business rates will switch to being increased by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) 2 years earlier than planned
Business Rates will rise by CPI from April 2018...
Wednesday, 22 November 2017 13:59
Budget ( November ’17): Reducing single-use plastics waste
The government will seek views on reducing single-use plastics waste through the tax system and charges...
Wednesday, 22 November 2017 13:58
Budget ( November ’17): £220 million Clean Air Fund for local areas with the highest air pollution
Local authorities will be able to use this money to help people adapt as steps are taken to reduce air pollution...
Wednesday, 22 November 2017 13:56
Budget ( November ’17): The National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage will increase from April 2018
The National Living Wage for those aged 25 and over will increase from £7.50 per hour to £7.83 per hour from April 2018...
Wednesday, 22 November 2017 13:55
Budget ( November ’17): More investment in maths and science in schools
Schools will get £600 for every extra pupil who takes A level or Core maths...
Wednesday, 22 November 2017 13:54
Budget ( November ’17): The world’s first national advisory body for artificial intelligence (AI)
The Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation will set standards for the use and ethics of AI and data...
Wednesday, 22 November 2017 13:53
Budget ( November ’17): Households applying for Universal Credit will get more upfront support
Households in need who qualify for Universal Credit will be able to access a month’s worth of support within five days, via an interest-free advance, from January 2018...
Wednesday, 22 November 2017 13:51
Budget ( November ’17): Housing
The government is determined to fx the broken housing market, and restore the dream of home ownership for a new generation...
Wednesday, 22 November 2017 13:48