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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Millie Cooke

Rachel Reeves hints at tax rises in Budget as she heads to Riyadh in search of trade deal

Tax rises are on the table ahead of next month’s Budget, Rachel Reeves has indicated, amid mounting speculation about how the chancellor will fill a black hole of up to £50bn.

Sending a strong signal that some form of tax hike could be on the table, the chancellor suggested that the government needs to ensure there is “sufficient headroom” above its spending plans, and that its fiscal rules are met.

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