Home heating and car fuel bills to increase under new budget plans

Papers published by the Department of Finance also propose a new working-from-home allowance, and increased stamp duty on larger homes

Filling a car with petrol or diesel could be more expensive under new budget proposals. File picture: Joe Giddens/PA Wire

The cost of fuelling your car and heating your home is set to increase under new proposals from the Department of Finance.

The papers also propose higher stamp duty for larger homes.