The high-value council tax surcharge may only raise £400m but it’s the best opportunity for a bigger, fairer tax on wealth

Britain's Chancellor Rachel Reeves has defended her new budget to the parliament to the alarm of many who say it raises taxes on working people.

The chancellor says she is "asking ordinary people to pay a little bit more" as she extends the freeze on income tax bands.

Chancellor axes two-child benefit cap and cuts energy bills paid for by mansion tax and freezing tax thresholds

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves unveiled significant tax increases during her budget presentation on Wednesday, November 26. She faced the difficult task of reassuring…

The high-value council tax surcharge may only raise £400m but it’s the best opportunity for a bigger, fairer tax on wealth