paying more over the next few years. it s the equivalent to putting 4p on the basic rate of income tax. there is that, the increased tax burden and the fact that living standards are not improving at all. the household real terms income, expendable income, is going down, 6% over a couple of years, which is a record amount. there is optimism in government and a pretty rosy picture being painted by ministers, not certain that would be felt by all households and i think for a lot of people some of the rhetoric of this budget may feel that it is not being replicated in their lives. if you re in the uk, we ll be answering your questions on the budget. at 3.30 today, we ll be joined by kevin peachey, our cost of living correspondent and shannon pite from the early years alliance, which represents childcare providers in england. do get in touch using the hashtag bbcyourquestions
at about zero for most of this year. that s broadly what the 0br are saying. the important point to bear in mind as a result of that is that a very large fraction of households will suffer a material deterioration in their standard of living this year. the chancellor says the budget is a comprehensive plan for growth, but he has many challenges ahead. emma simpson, bbc news. if you re in the uk, we ll be answering your questions on the budget. at 3.30 today, we ll be joined by kevin peachey, our cost of living correspondent and shannon pite from the early years alliance, which represents childcare providers in england. do get in touch using the hashtag bbcyourquestions or email yourquestions@bbc.co.uk i m joined now by dr emily andrews, deputy directorfor work at the centre for ageing better.
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