Chancellor admits ‘I am asking ordinary people to pay a little more’ as she unveils dozens of tax rises, but finally scraps the much-criticised two-child benefit cap

Concerns over the impact of a ‘stealth tax’ have been highlighted as the chancellor confirms inflation busting rise in the state pension

It comes as she is expected to scrap the two-child benefit cap, in a move that could cost more than £3 billion.

The Chancellor is expected to announce tax hikes as part of the 2025 autumn Budget