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What the new rules mean for commuting costs

What the new rules mean for commuting costs

The short version, for anyone who has not been following closely.

It is the sort of thing that seems settled until you look at the detail.

What to check first

The figures move about, but the direction has been the same for three years. The exceptions matter more than the rule, and there are three of them.

Where to go from here

The figures move about, but the direction has been the same for three years. Most of the confusion comes from two terms that sound alike and mean different things.

What actually changed

The practical effect is easier to see in a single example than in a summary. The exceptions matter more than the rule, and there are three of them.

None of this is urgent, but it is worth an hour before the next renewal.