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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Trisha Kae Andrada

Rachel Reeves on the Budget: Why Tax Rises and Spending Cuts Could Be Inevitable

Rachel Reeves (Credit: AFP News)

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has revealed that she is considering both tax increases and spending cuts in preparation for the upcoming budget, marking a shift from her previous reluctance to discuss potential tax hikes.

'Of course, we're looking at tax and spending as well,' she told Sky News. This comes after Reeves was briefed on the scale of the fiscal black hole she now faces, with estimates suggesting a shortfall of up to £30 billion.

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