From changes to the state pension, to when the tax thresholds will finally be unfrozen, here is everything you need to know

There was a lot to digest in the Budget - so The Mirror has rounded up all the key calendar dates for when each of the big changes kick in from.

2026

Alcohol becomes more expensive: Alcohol duty will rise by 3.66% from February 2026, in line with Retail Price Index (RPI) inflation. This will add 11p on a bottle of Prosecco, 13p on a bottle of red wine and 38p for a bottle of gin, according to the Wine and Spirit Trade Association.

Rail fares frozen: Rail fares in England typically rise every April - but the Chancellor has confirmed they'll stay frozen until 2027. Rail fares for regulated tickets - such as season, anytime day, off-peak and super off-peak tick

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