Overview

• Social welfare programs, including RSA and prime d’activité, are increased by 1.7% to align with inflation, benefiting low-income households.
• Unemployment benefits are recalculated on a 30-day month basis, reducing annual payouts, with seniors facing shorter benefit durations unless aged 57 or older.
• Private-sector sick leave compensation is reduced, with the maximum daily allowance now calculated on a lower salary base of 1.4 times the minimum wage.
• The zero-interest loan program (PTZ) is expanded to include new houses nationwide, with financing percentages varying based on income levels.
• Travelers to the UK will require an electronic travel authorization (ETA) starting April 2, 2025, costing £10 and valid for two years.