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New EU visa waiver for UK travellers
£6 fee for Schengen area entry from 2025 for most adults.Pension credit campaign launched
Winter fuel payments spark concern among pensioners.Interest rate cut boosts property market
Lower mortgage costs revive buyer interest and raise house prices.HMRC issues warning about fraud letters
Letter asks for business details and financial documents.Employment bill to boost workplace rights
Government suggests day-one rights and living wage reforms.UK economy grows 0.6% in Q2 2024
Services sector drives second quarter of growth.SMEs struggle to secure public sector contracts
SMEs account for only 20% of public procurement spend.New tax regime targets non-doms
Non-doms face stricter taxes and inheritance rules.Companies House warns on address rules
Companies could face fines up to £1,000.Unemployment drops as wage growth slows
Wages stagnate while vacancies decline.
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Stamp duty changes boost property demand
Slower growth was likely before the pre-Budget buyer surge.
Autumn Budget 2024 roundup
Targeted increases to strengthen the economy.
Autumn Budget 2024: Business changes
Employers face higher national insurance contributions.