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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sam Blewett

Cabinet rift appears over prospect of windfall tax on oil and gas profits

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Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has voiced firm opposition to a windfall tax on oil and gas companies despite Chancellor Rishi Sunak raising the possibility.

The Cabinet minister was adamant that it would be a “disincentive” to investment by energy giants despite his colleague in the Treasury using the threat to encourage spending, as their profits soar along with customers’ bills.

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