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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Maddox

Reeves braced for major Budget clash with businesses over minimum wage and tax rises

Rachel Reeves is set to splurge cash to tackle the rising cost of living, but is facing a major confrontation with businesses in her make-or-break Budget.

With the survival of Sir Keir Starmer’s government at stake, the chancellor looks set to appease backbenchers by introducing a range of measures to help Britain's poorest – hinting she will pay for it by taxing the wealthy.

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