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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Millie Cooke

‘More than a hundred tax and spending plans’ being considered by Reeves ahead of Budget

The chancellor is reportedly considering more than one hundred different tax and spending measures in the upcoming Budget, amid concerns the fiscal watchdog could be about to downgrade the UK’s productivity performance.

Rachel Reeves is thought to be looking at hitting the top third of earners as part of an attempt to fill a black hole in the public finances of up to £50bn.

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