65 minutes ago Reeves warned inheritance tax hike would punish middle classes as Budget backlash intensifies

The duty routinely tops surveys of the most hated tax despite the limited number of people it affects – just 4 per cent

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2 hours ago Three major policies expected in Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first budget

The chancellor will make her first budget speech on Wednesday, October 30, and there are a number of income-generating policies she is considering

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5 hours ago Budget 2024: Inheritance tax set to rise – here’s what it means for you

Only around four per cent of families have to pay inheritance tax under current legislation

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6 hours ago Budget 2024 latest: Reeves ‘ditches capital gains tax hike on landlords’ as benefits to be cut by £3bn

Speculation is mounting ahead of 30 October

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27 hours ago Budget 2024 latest: Rayner among MPs pleading with Starmer to step in as Reeves’ ‘£40bn target’ looms

Value of pound has fallen after this morning’s announcement

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