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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Bryony Gooch

Rachel Reeves urged to raise taxes on companies profiting from Iran war

Rachel Reeves has been urged to raise taxes on businesses making profits due to the Iran war to fund emergency cost of living support for British households.

Around 40 leading UK charities, organisations and unions wrote an open letter to Sir Keir Starmer and the chancellor, urging the government to tackle profiteering.

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