Winter 2017 budget headlines November 22, 2017 Zivio Mascarenhas 1. First-time buyers rejoice: stamp duty slashed 2. Less tax to pay for low and medium earners 3. Young savers get a boost with fresh Isa allowance 4. Good news for pensioners as weekly pay leaps 5. Budget comes down hard on diesel cars 6. £44bn for new homes