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🇬🇧 NDIUK EXPLAINS: UK BUDGET 2026 — WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU 📢 Chancellor John Healey has delivered the UK Budget. Here are the key announcements Nigerians living in the UK should know about. The Budget focuses on the cost of living, energy bills, wages, transport, savings and housing. But what does it mean for you and your family? 💷 1. £100 energy payment for eligible households Up to 20 million households in England in Council Tax bands A–D are due to receive a one-off £100 Household Energy Payment from January 2027. Funding will also be provided to devolved governments for support elsewhere in the UK. ⚡ 2. Changes to energy bills The temporary VAT cut on electricity bills will be extended until 1 July 2027, with an estimated saving of around £50 against the annual energy price cap in April 2027. The Government will also ask Ofgem to abolish gas standing charges and move those costs into unit rates. This could give households more control over their bills, although individual savings will vary. 🚗 3. Fuel duty remains frozen The 5p-per-litre fuel duty cut will be extended until 1 July 2027, alongside a delay to the planned fuel duty increase. This should help motorists and businesses manage fuel costs. 💼 4. National Minimum Wage increase From April 2027, the National Minimum Wage is set to rise to: • £13.21 per hour for workers aged 21 and over. • £11.27 per hour for workers aged 18–20. The increase will be particularly relevant to workers in retail, hospitality, care and other sectors where hourly pay is common. 🏦 5. Cash ISA allowance protected The planned reduction in the annual Cash ISA allowance has been scrapped. The tax-free savings limit will remain at £20,000 a year for everyone. However, tax on savings income and property income is due to increase by two percentage points from April 2027. The impact will depend on your circumstances and the income involved. 🏡 6. Help for first-time homebuyers The Government has announced a new First Time Buyer ISA, additional funding for social and affordable housing, and changes to the Lifetime ISA withdrawal charge to help first-time buyers purchasing properties above the existing £450,000 price cap. These measures may be worth exploring if buying your first home is part of your plans. 🚘 7. Support for people who drive for work From April 2027, the tax-free mileage rate for using your own car or van for work will increase from 25p to 35p per mile for business travel above 10,000 miles. This could benefit eligible employees and self-employed workers who use their vehicles for business. 📌 WHAT SHOULD NIGERIANS IN THE UK TAKE AWAY FROM THIS BUDGET? The announcements offer some relief on energy and motoring costs, alongside higher minimum wages and changes to savings and housing support. However, the benefits will not be the same for everyone. Eligibility matters, some measures will not take effect until 2027, and increases in certain taxes could affect some households and property owners. The important thing is to understand which changes apply to your circumstances and plan your finances accordingly. 💬 NDIUK WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU! Do you think this Budget will make life more affordable for ordinary working families in the UK, including Nigerians in the diaspora? Or is more needed to address the cost of living, rent, mortgages, childcare and everyday expenses? Share your thoughts in the comments. 📲 Follow NDIUK for more updates, practical information and discussions that matter to Nigerians living in the United Kingdom. #NDIUK #UKBudget2026 #CostOfLiving #NigeriansInUK #UKNews #PersonalFinance Sources: HM Treasury, Budget 2026 official announcement⁠ and full Budget document⁠; MoneySavingExpert, Budget 2026 summary⁠.

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Britain faces the worst decade for household income on record after John Healey’s “tinkering” Budget, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has warned. 🔗 telegraph.co.uk/business/202…