The Independent covers significant events in the US such as reproductive rights, climate change, and developments in Big Tech. Efforts include investigating major figures like Elon Musk and producing documentaries focused on important social issues. The organization emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism without paywalls. Current political pressure in the UK is mounting on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to address economic challenges due to high government borrowing, with potential adjustments to tax policies and the controversial two-child benefit cap being highlighted as areas needing reform.
Pressure is growing on Rachel Reeves to find new ways to boost the ailing economy after government borrowing reached the second-highest June figure since 1993 last month.
Many now predict the chancellor will have little choice but to tweak taxes to find more funds for the Treasury following dramatic changes to government policy.
At the same time, calls are also growing to axe the two-child benefit cap a Tory-era policy which experts say keeps 400,000 children in poverty.
The chancellor has so far stuck to Labour's manifesto commitment not to raise taxes for working people, meaning tweaks to national insurance, income tax, and VAT are off the table.
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