HERE are five things from today's Autumn Statement announcement that could affect people in Hampshire.

  • An overhaul of stamp duty, coming into effect at midnight, could see home-buyers save thousands of pounds. People in the county could save £4,000 when they buy a home, and it is hoped it will “reinvigorate” the housing market and could inspire developers to build more homes.
     
  • The £15bn roads investment, announced earlier this week, will see major upgrades on busy routes in Hampshire including the M3, M271, M27 and A31.
     
  • Personal allowance – the amount at which people start paying income tax – will rise to £10,600 in April.
     
  • Fuel duty will be frozen.
     
  • People wanting to study postgraduate degrees at Hampshire’s universities will be able to apply for loans of up to £10,000.

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