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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

With tax speculation festering, Rachel Reeves needs to show her hand | Richard Partington

Chancellor faces fiscal uncertainty with a potential autumn budget shortfall of £17bn–£50bn, increasing pressure to consider tax rises and spending adjustments.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Rachel Reeves needs to find cash fast. A wealth tax really is her only viable option | Faiza Shaheen

Proposed property tax reforms risk creating new distortions while failing to fix an outdated, regressive council tax and a punitive stamp duty.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Homeowners could be hit with new tax to help fill Budget shortfall

Treasury may end CGT exemption for high-value primary residences, potentially taxing gains at 24% (higher-rate) and 18% (basic-rate) above a threshold.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Air fares and food prices push UK inflation to 18-month high

Inflation rose to 3.8% in July, driven by soaring air fares, hotels and groceries, intensifying cost-of-living pressures and complicating fiscal planning.
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