As Rachel Reeves prepares her first Budget and warns of ‘painful decisions’ ahead, debate is growing over whether she should raise taxes to fix the public finances or find fairer, alternative ways to boost revenue. Now it’s time to have your say...
Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.
Swipe for next article
As Rachel Reeves prepares her first Budget and warns of ‘painful decisions’ ahead, debate is growing over whether she should raise taxes to fix the public finances or find fairer, alternative ways to boost revenue. Now it’s time to have your say...
I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice
A
Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering raising income tax to help fill an estimated shortfall of between £30bn and £50bn
Our community is divided over reports Rachel Reeves’ is set to hike income tax by 2p, with some supporting higher taxes on the…
Chancellor breaks cover to set out Budget priorities in unusual move
The chancellor has unveiled £26bn worth of tax rises in the Commons as she attempts to plug a multi-billion pound gap in…
There are many options on the table as the chancellor looks to raise considerable sums
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) praised Rachel Reeves’ overall strategy but warned that her lack of fiscal headroom will…
