Levy on cab rides set to join other Budget disasters such as ‘tractor tax’ and ‘pasty tax’
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Levy on cab rides set to join other Budget disasters such as ‘tractor tax’ and ‘pasty tax’
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Rachel Reeves is facing a backlash over plans to impose VAT on taxi fares, with critics warning the charge will hit rural residents and make it more expensive for disabled people to attend medical appointments.
Chancellor expected to impose 20 per cent VAT on all cab journeys – punishing residents in rural areas
Our community warned that adding VAT to taxi fares would be unfair, arguing that ‘cab owners will lose income, and people will…
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There are many options on the table as the chancellor looks to raise considerable sums
There are growing questions over how the government will fill a black hole in the public finances at the next budget
