Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a 1.7% drop in draught duty on alcoholic drinks, effectively reducing the price by a penny per pint in pubs, supporting consumers.
The budget includes a renewed tobacco duty escalator and increases in soft drinks levy, predicted to generate nearly $1 billion annually by the end of the forecast period.
Support for electric vehicles continues with tax incentives maintained and enhancements introduced to separate fully electric cars from others in vehicle excise duty rates.
Changes to Universal Credit were highlighted, with over a million households set to receive a boost, showing a commitment to support those in need.
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