Reeves gives biggest hint yet that manifesto pledge on taxes will be broken at Budget

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"Rachel Reeves has given her biggest hint yet that the government could break its manifesto promises on tax at the Budget. The chancellor has said that it would be possible for ministers to stick with their election pledges, but warned that doing so would mean deep cuts in other areas of spending. Speculation has been rampant in recent days that the chancellor is preparing to increase income tax in the Budget at the end of this month as she looks to balance the country's books."

"Labour's manifesto for the 2024 general election campaign pledged that the party would not raise income tax, VAT or national insurance. Labour's manifesto for the 2024 general election campaign pledged that the party would not raise income tax, VAT or national insurance (PA) In the same interview on Monday, Ms Reeves also said she does not think it is right that children are penalised for being part of large families, suggesting she is open to ending the two-child benefit cap."

The Independent covers reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech with reporters on the ground. Examples include investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC and producing the documentary 'The A Word', which highlights American women fighting for reproductive rights. The outlet requests donations to keep journalists in the field, avoids paywalls, and says quality journalism should be available to everyone, funded by those who can afford it. Chancellor Rachel Reeves warned that sticking to Labour's manifesto pledges on income tax, VAT and national insurance would require deep spending cuts, prompting speculation about an income tax rise and openness to ending the two‑child benefit cap to address child poverty.

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