Budget key areas to watch for including State Pension age as energy bills frozen until summer
The Chancellor's Spring Budget is set to be delivered on Wednesday lunchtime and is expected to outline targeted measures to boost workforce participation for benefit claimants, the over-50s and the long-term sick and disabled. Tackling economic inactivity is a key component of Jeremy Hunt's plans, as employment numbers have languished far below their pre-pandemic levels, harming the UK's already-struggling economy.
Key things to watch out for in the Spring Budget Here are five things to watch for in the Chancellor’s statement that could affect millions of people across the country. The biggest reform to the welfare system in a decade will mean claimants can continue to receive the payments after they return to employment.
Top Money Stories Today Energy bills As previously mentioned, the Treasury has confirmed the the £2,500 Energy Price Guarantee will be in place until June. But could there be more targeted support on the way?
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