Spring Budget Update: Key Points and Implications for the Upcoming UK Election
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 12:49
UK Budget 2023: Pre-Election Update by Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt
Key Points:
- OBR sees inflation below 2% target soon
- Abolishes £90 fee for debt relief orders
- Extends alcohol duty freeze and 5% fuel duty cut
Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt presents the spring budget emphasizing changes to national insurance contributions to encourage workforce reentry. The budget aligns with upcoming UK election strategies, avoiding income tax cuts for later promises.
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