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Ministers unveil five 'everyday fixes' to help with living costs ahead of the Budget

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First reported on Monday 26 October 2026 at 18:30 EDT by The Independent·Latest article on Monday 26 October 2026 at 18:32 EDT

Summary

Ministers unveiled five 'everyday fixes' to help with living costs ahead of the Budget, The Independent and the Evening Standard reported on Monday 26 October, a higher tax-free mileage allowance to be made permanent as part of the series of steps. The Treasury has announced the removal of import tariffs on over 100 products, The Independent reported, and BBC News wrote that the chancellor will axe tariffs on some staples as part of plans to give households 'breathing space', headlining that Healey vows cheaper marmalade and gherkins. The Financial Times reported that Healey focuses the Budget on 'everyday fixes' as energy costs bite, the chancellor being set to offer limited giveaways to ease the cost of living and help for first-time homeowners.

Latest: Ministers unveiled five 'everyday fixes' to help with living costs ahead of the Budget, including a higher tax-free mileage allowance to be made permanent, The Independent and the Evening Standard reported, The Independent adding that the Treasury has announced the removal of import tariffs on over 100 products and BBC News that Healey vows cheaper marmalade and gherkins.

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How it unfolded

  1. Monday 26 October

    Ministers unveiled five 'everyday fixes' to help with living costs ahead of the Budget, including a higher tax-free mileage allowance to be made permanent, The Independent and the Evening Standard reported, The Independent adding that the Treasury has announced the removal of import tariffs on over 100 products and BBC News that Healey vows cheaper marmalade and gherkins.