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Parents on up to £80,000 eligible for child benefit

The benefit will not be taken away entirely until an individual earns £80,000, under changes in the Budget.

Oil and gas profits windfall tax extended until 2029

The decision puts the chancellor at odds with the Scottish Conservative leader who lobbied against the move.

What does the Budget mean for you?

Tax and spending cuts will have a significant impact on your finances, so here's what it means for you.

What does the Budget mean for you?

Tax and spending cuts will have a significant impact on your finances, so here's what it means for you.

What does the Budget mean for you?

Tax and spending cuts will have a significant impact on your finances, so here's what it means for you.

Households worse off despite tax cuts – think tank

The chancellor's tax cuts won't make up for earlier tax rises and inflation eating into incomes.

John Lewis and Co-op announce pay rises for staff

Workers at the retailers will get a rise above minimum wage as shops battle for staff.

John Lewis and Co-op announce pay rises for staff

Workers at the retailers will get a rise above minimum wage as shops battle for staff.

Jeremy Hunt cuts National Insurance and extends child benefit in Budget

He freezes alcohol and fuel duty, and increases taxes on vaping - but Keir Starmer calls it a "last desperate act".

Hunt expected to cut National Insurance by another 2p in Budget

It would mean the main rate for employees falling from 10% to 8% - which could save the average worker around £450 a year.