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9 hours agoReeves to relax planning laws and target banks with 2bn tax rise in bid to stabilise public finances
Rachel Reeves is poised to unveil a package of planning reforms and tax increases in her first full Budget on 26 November, as the Chancellor faces the daunting task of closing a £30 billion shortfall in the public finances. The Treasury is said to be exploring a range of measures to stimulate growth while raising revenue, including restoring the bank surcharge to 8 per cent-a move expected to generate around £2 billion annually.
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