Labour to review frozen 45p fuel mileage rates as petition demands change to 2011 rule
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Labour to review frozen 45p fuel mileage rates as petition demands change to 2011 rule.
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Labour is set to review the mileage allowance paid to workers who use their own cars for work, after a petition calling for an increase and growing concern that the rates have not changed since 2011.The move could affect millions of people who claim travel expenses from their employers, particularly those in essential jobs such as care work, where staff often rely heavily on their own vehicles.HM Treasury confirmed last month that the review will take place ahead of a future Autumn Budget announcement following feedback from the workforce.Officials acknowledged that the current rates have stayed the same for more than a decade, despite rising fuel, insurance, and maintenance costs over that period.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The move outlined by Chancellor Rachel Reeves also raised concerns about the impact on lower-paid workers, stating that outdated reimbursement levels are effectively pushing extra costs onto those who can least afford them.
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A: Labour to review frozen 45p fuel mileage rates as petition demands change to 2011 rule.
B: Labour is set to review the mileage allowance paid to workers who use their own cars for work, after a petition calling for an increase and growing concern that the rates have not changed since 2011.The move could affect millions of people who claim travel expenses from their employers, particularly those in essential jobs such as care work, where staff often rely heavily on their own vehicles.HM Treasury confirmed last month that the review will take place ahead of a future Autumn Budget announcement following feedback from the workforce.Officials acknowledged that the current rates have stayed the same for more than a decade, despite rising fuel, insurance, and maintenance costs over that period.
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