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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jill Lawless

UK Treasury chief says he'll hike the minimum wage but rules out tax cuts while inflation stays high

Times Media Ltd

Britain’s Treasury chief is to announce a hike in the national minimum wage on Monday, as the governing Conservative Party tries to persuade voters it is on the side of those who are struggling financially.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has ruled out tax cuts, saying they would fuel inflation.

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