UK Tories dismiss pre-budget tariff cuts as 'cheaper gherkins' insult

UK government announced five pre-budget measures including removing tariffs on 100+ products (gherkins, baked beans) and making higher tax-free mileage rates permanent. Opposition Tories dismiss the package as trivial, while Unison welcomes the mileage change but signals limited goodwill. The measures preview tomorrow's budget, indicating a focus on cost-of-living 'everyday fixes' ahead of the fiscal statement.

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