Budget 2024: Reeves admits ‘taxes will need to rise' in stark warning to public
Chancellor has reiterated that 'tough decisions' have been made ahead of next week
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Chancellor has reiterated that 'tough decisions' have been made ahead of next week
www.the-independent.comThe chancellor said the last year has seen conflicts, trade wars and global tariffs, which have all affected the economy in ways she could not have predicted.
news.sky.comRachel Reeves has been urged by a think tank to cut national insurance and increase income tax to create a level playing field and protect workers' pay.
www.centralfm.co.ukEXCLUSIVE: A devastating eve-of-Budget verdict of the Government's economic competence reveals most business bosses would not back Labour in a snap election.
www.express.co.ukChancellor 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
www.the-independent.comFallout continues over budget income tax U-turn, with Treasury saying expected fiscal gap has dropped to £20bn
www.theguardian.comThe PA news agency understands the strength of tax receipts has improved the numbers from the OBR, allowing for the U-turn.
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