Budget

Chris Kitchen, the General Secretary of the National Union of Mineworkers

Around 7,000 former mineworkers across district receive first pension boost

A study of 2,000 adults found 26 per cent of these have received financial help with presents

4 in 10 households have relied on generosity to get through Christmas

The Miofive S1 Ultra is cheaper than ever this Black Friday

Black Friday dash cam deals: Record low prices for this weekend only

Research of 500 SME owners and decision makers found half blame the new budget for their scaled back Christmas celebrations this year

UK SME owners blame government budget for scaled-down Christmas plans

Three in 10 indecisive Brits love and hate the concept of Secret Santa

Secret Santa makes over half of Brits feel 'anxious' - here's why

Members of the Labour-run authority will vote on two proposals put forward by Conservative councillors at a meeting on November 27.

Call for Budget U-turn and scrapping of £3 bus fares

Antisocial behaviour leaves lasting damage on the community, leaving some, especially our elderly, afraid to leave the house. Photo: AdobeStock

Jade Botterill MP: Tackling anti-social behaviour and crime head on

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street on October 30 to present the government's annual autumn budget to Parliament. Photo: Getty Images

This Budget delivers the change people in Wakefield and Rothwell voted for

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9 essential financial tasks to do before 2025 - from budgeting to tax

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey (C) attends the central bank's Monetary Policy Report press conference at the Bank of England on 7 November 2024 (Photo: Henry Nicholls - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Bank of England cuts interest rates again - what it means for you

Amazon's Toy Train will be donating hundreds of toys to families in need across the UK in the lead-up to Christmas

Amazon reveals this year’s Top 10 Toys for Christmas

Full-time workers in Wakefield are among the lowest earners in Britain, new figures show.

Full-time workers in Wakefield among the lowest paid in Britain

Schools were using their budgets for everything from food to toothbrushes for their students

Two thirds of poorest schools buying hungry kids food out of pocket

Nadeem Ahmed, leader of Wakefield Council's Conservative and Independent Group

Wakefield’s political leaders give their reaction to the Autumn Budget

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK families to get free cash as Household Support Fund is extended

I attended a parliamentary drop-in hosted by the Orgreave Truth and Justice Campaign, where I met some of the gentlemen who were injured that day at the hands of out of control policemen.

Jon Trickett MP: Victory for the mineworkers pension campaign
The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced in the Budget that money will be returned to miners’ pensions. This is a huge win for coalfield communities.
Jane Chippindale

Here's what has been announced for education in Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first Budget

Budget day: What has been announced for schools and education?

Child plays with building blocks.

Watch: Measures for families announced in Rachel Reeves’ budget

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2024: key takeaways as Reeves unveils £40 billion tax rise

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivers her speech at the Labour Party Conference.

Watch: Potential tax rises and who could be worse off following budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to give a speech at the Treasury in July 2024 (Photo: Jonathan Brady - Pool/Getty Images)

What to expect from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Autumn Budget

Current SEN spending is putting councils in a tricky position, the report says

Special education system 'failing' - could next week’s Budget fix it?

Coins falling out of jar

70% Of Brits Admit To Feeling Worried Or Anxious Ahead Of Reeves First Budget

One of the UK’s most exciting and recognised entrepreneurs, Tom Glanfield of TEGCap, from Bournemouth, Hampshire

Ad Feature Insider tricks that entrepreneurs use to get noticed

The Versazone air fryer has a very clever drawer system

Unmissable air fryer deal: A family air fryer at less than half price

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What's the deal with the 'I'll Buy It If It's Less Than' TikTok trend?

A tablet for watching movies on, playing games on, or working on, for less than £30

Amazon Prime Day: This family-friendly tablet is now just £29.99
Consumer technology writer has spotted a great bargain in the Amazon Prime Day deals
Gareth Butterfield

Rachel Reeves listens to Keir Starmer on the Labour general election campaign trail in May (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2024: when it is and what could be in it - as PM warns of pain

A poll, of 2,000 adults, found finances are still a main concern for 41 per cent of the nation

Cost of living crisis continues to bite a quarter of Brits

Air fryers and slow cookers are less than half price on Amazon at the moment

We've found some huge savings on air fryers and pressure cookers

Aldi September offers range from household cleaning to DIY and renovation

The household bargains you'll find in the middle aisle for autumn

The Texpot Wireless Apple CarPlay Android Auto screen is at its lowest ever price

Is this the cheapest wireless CarPlay screen on sale at the moment?

Louise Horton, 35, and her husband, Peter, 37, spent eight months transforming the kitchen in their house.

We bought a full kitchen for £50 and gave it a glow-up

Ice cream sales in Liverpool could change this summer.

7 ice cream machines to make your own frozen treats at home

Lime trees growing either side of High Street in Henley-in-Arden, Warks., had their tops hacked off without notice leaving locals “devastated”.

Residents left furious after council "butchers" trees to save cash

How to spend more 'quality time' with family

Claire and Ryan Kerry's wedding at Nottingham Registry Office.

Watch: Bride has ‘Martin Lewis-inspired’ budget wedding costing £6,776

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Couple save £16k on budget wedding with Vinted dresses and Aldi booze

George Redfern, 21, stayed in the cheapest hotel in the UK for £16 a night. Pictured at the Coco Beach Hotel, in Blackpool.

Watch: I stayed in UK's cheapest hotel with 'prison-style' mirror

Cabin bags come in a lots of shapes and sizes

We rate the top cabin bags and carry-on cases in a range of categories

Pictured is the Suite Seafront View at TRS Ibiza Hotel, in San Antonio.

A five-star resort taught me there’s more to Ibiza than partying Kirsty Hamilton

The top 20 struggles of organising a stag or hen party

The top 20 struggles of organising a stag or hen party

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Family activities to do for £5 or less this May half-term

All food chains in the UK were kids eat free (or nearly free)

Hayley Rubery in front of her caravan.

Result of plan to turn £500 caravan into holiday home may surprise you

Wakefield’s MP and council leader have called on the government to call a general election as they criticised the Budget.

Wakefield MP and council leader call for general election in Budget response

Jeremy Hunt

Five key points from the Budget announcement

Jeremy Hunt will announce the 2024 Budget. Credit: Kim Mogg/Getty/Adobe

Budget 2024: Hunt cuts NI again and reforms child benefit

Jeremy Hunt will deliver the Budget on Wednesday. Photo: Getty Images

Simon Lightwood MP: ‘We can’t afford another Budget of decay and decline’

Many adults have cut back significantly on non-essential spending

Quiz reveals your Christmas spending habits

Ministers have said that this was a Budget for working people, but this claim doesn’t stand up to scrutiny. Photo: Getty Images

Jon Trickett MP responds to the Autumn Budget Statement

“For many families, it’s difficult enough to have enough food on the table for everyone and now they need to think about how they’ll cover the kids’ meals as they head back to school.”

12 back to school food hacks including yellow sticker offer peak times

Festivals on a budget: How to chill out and enjoy the music without worrying about breaking the bank

Heading to a music festival? Here’s how to do it on a budget

Japanese Knotweed. (Pic credit: Andrew Smith)

Invasive plants in the UK and how to manage them