Budget 2021: Fuel duty frozen for tenth year running in bid to keep petrol prices down

Money has been raised in memory of a man with the "biggest heart" who opened up his home to vulnerable children for years following the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.

Crowds have gathered outside the Scottish Parliament as part of a memorial protest marking the anniversary of the murder of Sarah Everard.

Stuart Armstrong has no problem letting football take a back seat as the conflict in Ukraine rages on.

Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky are thanking all of the heroes who helped the people of Australia following amid some devastating floods.While Queensland, Brisbane, and the cities of Gympie and Maryborough were the areas particularly affected by the recent rainfall, the couple and their three kids were also suffering the effects of the flooding.Last week, Elsa took to social media to document the extreme weather, revealing that it didn’t even allow her to continue driving the family SUV while taking her daughter to school.Elsa Pataky takes to social media to document scary flooding in AustraliaElsa Pataky models her favorite shoes from Gioseppo’s Summer 2022 collectionChris Hemsworth shares a picture of wife Elsa Pataky with ‘someone’ else and wishes them wellNow, both Pataky and her husband are thanking all of the selfless volunteers who went out of their way to help those suffering due to the floods, riding boats, jetskis, and more to rescue citizens who were nearly up to their heads in flooding.“Absolutely devastating watching some of the worst floods in Australia’s history hitting Queensland and NSW,” Hemsworth wrote in an Instagram post. Heroic efforts by everyone involved in rescuing thousands of people who have been stranded. Lots of love to everyone who has been effected and a big shout out to all who had a boat or jet ski and launched straight into rescue missions without hesitation.True heroes.”He also tagged multiple people who posted photos of their missions, giving them credit for their heoric efforts.

If you're in the process of buying a home, then chances are you'll have been nervously waiting on Chancellor Rishi Sunak's every word last Wednesday to find out if the stamp duty holiday was being extended.

Martin Lewis will be meeting Chancellor Rishi Sunak on Thursday ahead of a special Budget edition of his weekly consumer programme.The founder of MoneySavingExpert.com secured an interview with the Chancellor after extending repeated invitations for him to appear on The Martin Lewis Money Show Live.And one question the consumer champion and hundreds of his social media followers hope to have clarified is around the fourth Self-Employment Income Support Scheme grant (SEISS).During Wednesday’s Budget, the Chancellor announced that 600,000 self-employed people will be able to claim the fourth SEISS grant - which they were unable to do so before.Speaking about changes to the scheme, Rishi Sunak said: "When the scheme was launched, the newly

Cigarette prices will not go up as expected after today's budget announcement.

direct to your inboxAndy Burnham has described Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Budget as a ‘packet of Polos’ boasting some ‘refreshing’ economic ideas - but with many policy-shaped holes.The mayor of Greater Manchester welcomed the extension of the furlough scheme, the Universal Credit uplift and grants for self-employed workers until September.The continuation of cuts to VAT and stamp duty, as well as a longer business rates holiday, were also seen as positive measures for the country’s post-pandemic recovery.But the lack of a pay rise for NHS and social care staff and greater financial support for self-isolating workers were described by Mr Burnham as ‘glaring omissions’.The mayor told a press conference on Wednesday: “I would describe [the

A new £300million recovery package for sport in England was announced by the Government on Wednesday as Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered his Budget in the House of Commons.

A mum-of-three has called for more support for the self-employed as she said she's been "left high and dry" as she failed to qualify for any financial help during the pandemic.

Drinkers can look forward to a wild "Mad Monday" as booze tax hikes were scrapped in Wednesday's budget.Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the fuel duties would also stay the same from April.He told the House of Commons: "Let me now turn to duties: this is a tough time for hospitality so I can confirm that the planned increases in duties for spirits like scotch whisky, wine, cider and beer will all be cancelled."All alcohol duties for the second year in a row, only the third time in two decades."Right now to keep the cost of living low I'm not prepared to increase the cost of a tank of fuel, so the planned increase in fuel duty is also cancelled."Brits will now be set for cheaper pints and meals when lockdown is set to finally end this summer – as

direct to your inboxAs part of today's new budget announcement, chancellor Rishi Sunak updated the UK on duty tax on both alcohol and fuel.Many people had expected the cost of alcohol and fuel to rise after the Budget.However, Rishi has now announced that all alcohol duties will be frozen - news which will be welcomed by millions of people in the UK.The Chancellor also announced that "the planned increase in fuel duty is also cancelled."Rishi Sunak told MPs: “I can confirm that the planned increases in duties for spirits – like Scotch Whisky – wine, cider and beer will all be cancelled.“All alcohol duties frozen for the second year in a row – only the third time in two decades.“And right now, to keep the cost of living low, I’m not prepared

The price of a pint will not be rising this year, in welcome news for pubs and punters nationwide.

Universal Credit was today extended at its current rate to mid-October in a lifeline for 6million Brits claiming the vital benefit.

Millions of people will see their wages rise on April 1, when new minimum wage rates come into force in England.

coronavirus pandemic, rectifying public finances and building the future economy.The Chancellor is expected to unveil the Budget in the House of Commons at around 12.30pm on Wednesday, March 3.His Budget speech will be aired on BBC News, Sky News while also being able to view on Parliament Live TV.This will then be followed by a Downing Street press conference which usually takes place at 5pm.Mr Sunak is also expected to reveal that the UK's Covid-19 vaccine roll-out scheme will receive a £1.65 billion boost in a bid to help it meet its deadline of offering the jab to every adult by July 31, while also announcing £5bn scheme to help High Street businesses reopen following the third national lockdown.Reports suggest the Chancellor will use

the Budget today at 12.30pm he is expected to focus on creating jobs and encouraging growth, but will also have to come up with an answer on paying for the coronavirus crisis.On Tuesday, Rishi Sunak announced that the furlough job scheme will be extended for a further six months, giving millions of employees financial support and job security until September.One person who will be watching the proceedings from Parliament closely is money-saving expert, Martin Lewis, who will be offering live Twitter explanations as announcements are made.The founder of MoneySavingExpert.com will also be meeting Chancellor Rishi Sunak for a 10-minute interview on Thursday ahead of a special Budget edition of his Money Show Live, which will air at 8.30pm on

direct to your inboxRishi Sunak will unveil the 2021 Budget today.The Chancellor will set out the UK government's spending plan in his annual statement. Last night, it was revealed he would be revealing an extension to the furlough scheme until the end of September.

direct to your inboxThe Chancellor is set to extend the furlough scheme when he unveils the 2021 Budget on Wednesday afternoon.Rishi Sunak is expected to announce that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will remain in place until September - two months later than its most recent end date.But the government's contribution will be reduced from July with employers asked to pay in alongside the taxpayer for the cost of furloughed employees.The scheme, has protected more than 11 million jobs since its inception last year, will continue to see employees receive 80 per cent of their salary for hours not worked until the scheme ends.In July, employers will be expected to contribute 10%, increasing to 20% in August and September, as the economy

Taxes look poised to rise in tomorrow's budget after a key Tory ally of Chancellor Rishi Sunak broke ranks to say they must go up.

coronavirus vaccine roll out will receive a £1.65 billion boost to help it meet the target of offering a dose to every adult by July 31.