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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Healey To Freeze Fuel Duty And Cut Food Tariffs In Budget
Caption: Healey To Freeze Fuel Duty And Cut Food Tariffs In Budget. Chancellor John Healey is set to freeze fuel duty and cut import tariffs on some food products as part of measures aimed at easing the cost of living. Ahead of Wednesday's Budget, the government said tariffs would be removed from 100 food items, potentially saving households up to £21 a year when combined with existing tariff suspensions. Tax-free mileage rates will also be made permanent at 55 pence per mile for the first 10,000 work miles, with the rate above that increasing from 25 to 35 pence. Carer’s Allowance rules will be changed so people who exceed the earnings limit do not immediately lose their entire payment. Self-employed fathers will also become eligible for two weeks of paternity pay. Healey said the government could not control global events but could act to give families "breathing space" from higher everyday costs. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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