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The Autumn Budget 2026 date has not yet been confirmed. Here are the tax decisions most likely to matter in Ashford, from fuel duty and frozen thresholds to business rates and dividends.

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When is the 2026 Autumn Budget, and which tax changes could affect Ashford households and businesses most

Best money transfer apps in Ashford, Kent for 2026, compared honestly for local senders. See how Wise, Revolut, TransferGo, PayPal, Remitly and Western Union stack up on fees, exchange rates, speed and FCA safety before you send money abroad from Ashford.

Best money transfer apps in Ashford, Kent in 2026: the local guide to sending money abroad

Ashford bills for 2026/27 landed on 10 March, after an account snapshot on 28 February. Here are the billing dates, the council's explanation for the rise, the discounts you can claim and how to appeal.

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Ashford council tax 2026/27: the dates, the increase and how to cut what you pay