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Interest-free loans from the government for some people on benefits: how to apply, check if you're eligible
A Budgeting Loan can help pay for: furniture or household items (for…
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A Budgeting Loan is interest free so you only pay back what you borrow.…
Check you’re eligible before you apply for a Budgeting Loan. You can apply…
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Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivered her scene setter speech on Tuesday 4 November 2025.
Budget 2025 speech as delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
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Britain’s leading founders – including CEOs from Huel and Moneybox – head to No10 to celebrate the government’s multi-billion-pound pro-growth business package.
Rachel Reeves sets out a Budget that delivers on the change promised by the government to cut NHS waiting lists, cut debt and borrowing and cut the cost of living.
Dance and Drama Awards (DaDAs) help talented students with the cost of performing arts training - how much you'll get, how to apply.
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