"The UK's tax code is riddled with inconsistencies and distortions that discourage investment, penalise work and hold back productivity. There is widespread agreement on the need for proper reform. The upcoming Budget is an opportunity for the chancellor to look at the taxsystem as a whole, and ensure that whatever the total tax take, any changes are also serving her growth mission."
"Two important reports have been published overnight. As Richard Partington reports, the Keep Britain Working review says businesses need to play a more central role in reducing health-related worklessness. And, as Richard Adams reports, a review of England's curriculum has recommended reducing the amount of content and emphasis on exams and instead focusing more on life skills and enrichment. I will be covering reaction to both of those."
David Lammy will deputise at PMQs while Keir Starmer attends the Cop30 climate conference in Brazil. Rachel Reeves's speech nearly confirmed an income tax rise in the upcoming Budget. Thinktanks led by the Centre for the Analysis of Taxation (CenTax) call for an overhaul of the UK tax code. Arun Advani says the code contains inconsistencies that discourage investment, penalise work and hinder productivity, and urges a holistic approach to support growth. Two reports recommend business-led steps to reduce health-related worklessness and slimming England's curriculum to prioritise life skills over exam content. Kemi Badenoch will visit north-east Scotland and MPs will debate later in the day.
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