'It is a good incentive', Wiltshire locals react to budget announcement
People in Wiltshire have reacted to the chancellor's autumn budget
People in Wiltshire have reacted to the chancellor's budget announcement made in parliament.
There are many changes set to start from 2026, including the scrapping of the two-child benefit cap and minimum wage increasing.
One resident believes that the increase in wages is a "good thing" and will only help younger people getting into employment.
They said: "It is a good incentive for young people and I think anything that incentivices anyone to work is a good thing.
"The issue is there is a certain amount of people that are getting absolutely hammered by this government.
"Less taxes would be nice."
Eligible workers aged 21 and over on the National Living Wage will receive £12.71 an hour, up from £12.21.
Anyone aged 18, 19 or 20, the National Minimum Wage increase to £10.85 an hour - up from £10.
For those aged 16 or 17, the minimum wage will rise to £8 an hour, up from £7.55.
One person below the age of 21 said that they are happy with the increase as it means they will have "more disposable income", but question if it will help get youngsters into employment.
"The issue is that the gap between 18 year olds and 20 year olds is closing, which means that rather than companies hiring new graduates at a lower rate, they will just hire anyone with more experience.
"It could quite easily make life harder for young people getting into jobs."
Some homeowners will also be affected by new tax legislation, meaning that if you own a property worth £2 million, you could be taxed around £2,500.
For those who own a property with a value of £5 million, they could be taxed around £7,500 a year per property.