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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Adam Robertson

IMF urges Kwasi Kwarteng to change course in extraordinary statement

THERE is international pressure on Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng to change course following his mini budget announcement. 

In an extraordinary statement, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said it was “closely monitoring” developments and urged Kwarteng to “re-evaluate the tax measures”.

It warned the current plans, which include the abolition of the 45p income tax rate for people on more than £150,000, are likely to increase inequality. 

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