What the Spring Budget means for Wales
8 March 2017, 14:19 | Updated: 8 March 2017, 14:22
The Chancellor has set out his plans for the country's finances in the Spring Budget.
Philip Hammond says the Budget is "building the foundations of a more global Britain", but admitted "too many families are still feeling the squeeze". Here's how the announcements will affect people in Wales.
What it means for your wages ...
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Unemployment has fallen faster in Wales than other parts of the UK
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High earning self-employed workers will pay 60p a week more in National Insurance contributions
What it means for your finances ...
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A sugar tax of up to 24p a litre will be added to the price of some fizzy drinks
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There won't be any changes to the amount of tax on alcohol and tobacco
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Changes to simplify terms and conditions to protect consumers from unexpected fees
What it means for Wales ...
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The Welsh Government will get an additional £200m in funding
What it means for the UK ...
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£350m funding for the Scottish Government and £120m for the Northern Ireland Executive
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£270m for new technologies like robots and driverless vehicles
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£16m to invest in 5G mobile technology and £200m to invest in broadband
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£5m for projects to mark 100 years since women were given the vote
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£5m to support people going back to work after a career break