The chancellor has a plan to cut stamp duty which is likely to start in autumn - but many want it brought forward to begin immediately.The government has pledged a £1.57 billion rescue package to help save theatres, music venues, museums, and galleries.From 10th July, people arriving in the UK from certain “reduced risk” holiday destinations will be exempt from having to self-isolate for 14 days.House prices were 0.1% lower in June 2020 than the same time last year in the first annual decline since 2012.The Prime Minister pledged in a speech yesterday that the UK would build its way out of the economic downturn.Leicester will see its lockdown restrictions tightened this week after a flare up of coronavirus cases.German fintech Wirecard collapsed on Friday, leaving thousands of people without access to their money.Phones are ringing off the hook at campsites, hotels, and B&Bs across the country since Boris Johnson announced the easing of lockdown restrictions.Councils across the UK say they’re at risk of going bankrupt if they don't get further government support.From 4th July, many of the fun parts of the economy will be able to throw open their doors.Bank of England boss Andrew Bailey has revealed that the government may not have been able to fund itself in March, had the Bank not stepped in.In an attempt to revitalise the economy, chancellor Rishi Sunak is planning to slash VAT. 
