Summary
People across the UK are sharing their views on what changes they want in the upcoming Budget. Some want reductions in taxes like stamp duty, while others hope for increased spending on social services and public transportation. The conversations highlight the diverse financial pressures and desires of different groups, including small business owners, students, and families.
Key Facts
- Wesley Thorne and his wife, who run a small business, want stamp duty eliminated to help them buy a larger house.
- Stamp duty is a tax on buying property or land over a certain price in England and Northern Ireland.
- Wesley and Toni's business income is about £60,000 a year, but it's affected by rising costs like sugar and chocolate prices.
- Wesley would also like the VAT threshold increased for small businesses.
- Liam Davidson, a student, wants free bus travel extended to students of all ages across the UK.
- Fatima Tehan Jalloh, an apprentice supervisor earning £25,000, supports raising taxes if the money goes into social services like schools and housing.
- Steve Williams, who makes £150,000 with his wife, supports potential new taxes on electric vehicle usage.
- Becki Oliver, earning £67,000 with her family, hopes for more Budget focus on healthcare spending amidst rising living costs.
