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Autumn Statement 2023
The Autumn Statement was delivered by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt on 22 November 2023, setting out the Government’s tax and spending plans for the year ahead. The Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR) expects the UK economy to grow by 0.6% this year, 0.7% in 2024 and 1.4% in 2025. Key figures Read the full article…
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State pension for 2024/25 tax year
The flat-rate state pension will increase by 8.5% to £221.20 per week (up from the previous £203.85 per week) from 6 April 2024. This equates to approximately £11,540 per year or £961 per month. The increase was confirmed in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement on 22 November, using the figure for Read the full article…
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£2,491 raised for Cancer Focus NI
I was absolutely delighted with my final fundraising total of £2,491 for Cancer Focus NI for the London marathon! Thank you so much to each and every one of the lovely people who sponsored me. Cancer Focus NI is our local cancer charity, providing support and practical help to people Read the full article…
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London marathon
I was delighted to finish the London marathon on Sunday, 2nd October, in a time of 4 hours, 44 minutes and 50 seconds. Nowhere near my best time, but the crowds, volunteers and other runners made it an amazing experience!! The London marathon starts near Greenwich, runs past the Cutty Read the full article…
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London marathon for Cancer Focus NI
On 2nd October this year I will be running the London marathon to raise funds for Cancer Focus NI. London will be my ninth marathon, and the final one of the six marathon majors (New York, Tokyo, Boston, Chicago, Berlin and London). Cancer Focus NI is our local cancer charity, Read the full article…
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