Sources tell The Independent the chancellor favours raising capital gains tax and introducing a gambling levy to plug the £40bn hole in public finances
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Sources tell The Independent the chancellor favours raising capital gains tax and introducing a gambling levy to plug the £40bn hole in public finances
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Rachel Reeves has held out for the last possible date to hold her Autumn Budget as she scrambles to come up with a plan to rescue the nation’s troubled finances.
The chancellor said ‘of course, we’re looking at tax and spending’ ahead of her November 26 statement
Leading economists say the chancellor may have to raise taxes, cut public spending or tear up her fiscal rules
Chancellor to unveil series of tax hikes to fill black hole in public finances in highly anticipated Budget on Wednesday
The Chancellor is expected to announce tax hikes as part of the 2025 autumn Budget
Chancellor to unveil series of tax hikes to fill black hole in public finances in highly anticipated Budget on Wednesday
There are many options on the table as the chancellor looks to raise considerable sums
