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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Albert Toth

When is the Budget and what is the ‘stealth’ tax rise Labour are set to keep?

Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves at Labour Conference 2024 - (AFP via Getty Images)

Labour is expected to extend an income tax measure that has been described as a “stealth tax” at the upcoming Budget as more people are set to pay higher rates.

Officials have said Rachel Reeves is looking to extend the freeze on income tax thresholds, which has dragged millions of earners into paying higher rates of income tax since 2021.

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