Buy nothing new this Black Friday, says charity
A Devizes charity is backing the national Buy Nothing New campaign – an alternative to Black Friday.
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Residents asked to support foodbanks at Christmas
People can donate food and household items, or help with food sorting, packing or distribution.
Nine ways the Budget could affect you if you’re under 25
The chancellor’s Budget contained a slew of measures which will impact young people specifically.
Households face ‘dismal’ rise in spending power, says IFS
Average disposable income is set to grow by “only” 0.5% annually over the next five years, the think tank says.
‘Budget could be worse’ – Worcester residents
People at a community kitchen say the Chancellor is helping the worst-off but others will pay for it.
No changes to Scottish income tax plan, Robison says
The finance secretary says rates will not rise and no new bands will be introduced in January’s Budget.
OBR calls in cyber expert over botched release of Budget analysis
Rachel Reeves’s statement was thrown into chaos after journalists were able to access the document early.
The Global Story
The inside story of Shein’s success, and the challenges it faces in its bid to go public
Properties worth more than £2m in England face mansion tax
The surcharge begins at £2,500, rising to £7,500 for properties valued at more than £5m.
‘I didn’t expect that’ – minimum wage chat leaves some shocked
The BBC’s Tyler Edwards asks under 25s in Cardiff if they think the minimum wage increase is enough.