- The government is removing tariffs on more than 100 family favourite products ahead of the Budget, while supporting farmers facing higher fertiliser costs and households reliant on heating oil.
- Marmalade faces a 20% tariff plus an additional £19 charge per 100kg imported, both to be suspended.
- The government says the changes could save households up to £21 per year when combined with existing tariff suspensions on products including pasta, fruit juice and tuna.
- Other announced measures include permanent 55p per mile tax-free mileage rates, an end to the carer's allowance cliff-edge, two weeks of paternity pay for self-employed fathers, and additional Post Office drop boxes.
- The Conservatives argue the measures are offset by higher borrowing costs, taxes and inflation.
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“We can't control global events, but we can act where we can make a difference”
“This is an insult to families hammered by Labour's tax rises.”