3 h. ago Brexit, Trump, Covid, the Tories: All the things Rachel Reeves blamed for breaking Labour's promise not to put up your taxes... and the one person she didn't!

The Chancellor refused to recommit to Labour 's manifesto promise not to increase income tax, National Insurance or VAT.

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4 h. ago SNP ministers may be forced to slash public spending or hike taxes due to UK Budget 'hard choices'

The Fraser of Allander Institute estimated a 2p rise in UK income tax could cut Holyrood’s budget by £1 billion due to the fiscal arrangements between Holyrood and Westminster.

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4 h. ago Threat of income tax rise grows as Rachel Reeves gives clear sign she will break Labour manifesto pledge

Chancellor rolls ground for tax rises in unusual pre-Budget speech at Downing Street

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5 h. ago Rachel Reeves speech latest: Chancellor has ‘no regrets’ if Labour breaks promise not to raise taxes in Budget

In recent weeks No 10 has repeatedly refused to re-commit to Labour’s manifesto pledges

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5 h. ago Rachel Reeves speech latest: Chancellor has ‘no regrets’ if Labour break promise not to raise taxes in Budget

In recent weeks No 10 has repeatedly refused to re-commit to Labour’s manifesto pledges

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5 h. ago ‘Wait and see’ if Reeves ups income tax but I will cut it in Scotland – Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader said taxes set by the Scottish Government are ‘too high’.

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5 h. ago Anas Sarwar challenges John Swinney to use £1 billion underspend as Holyrood braces for UK Budget

The rate of income tax paid by workers in Scotland is set by Holyrood but a hike elsewhere in the UK could still have a negative impact on public spending north of the Border.

Economics

6 h. ago HMRC sending important letters to thousands of people about income tax change in April

Around 200,000 people will receive the letter over the next week.

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7 h. ago Rachel Reeves puts UK on notice that tax rises are on the way with Brexit and Trump blamed

Rachel Reeves could become the first UK Chancellor in 50 years to rip up a manifesto commitment not to increase income tax.

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7 h. ago Rachel Reeves speech latest: Pound plummets as chancellor signals income tax hikes in Budget

Chancellor breaks cover to set out Budget priorities in unusual move

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7 h. ago Rachel Reeves speech LIVE: Chancellor accused of 'waffle bomb' as she rolls ground for Budget tax rises

Rachel Reeves has said the Budget will focus on ‘getting inflation falling’ and ‘creating the conditions for interest rate cuts’

Economics

8 h. ago See how much Income Tax hike could cost YOU as Reeves refuses to rule out rises

You currently pay the basic 20% rate of Income Tax when you earn above £12,570, then the higher rate of 40% income tax kicks in on earnings above £50,270

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8 h. ago Voices: Income tax rises or fairer reforms? Join The Independent Debate on the Budget choices facing Rachel Reeves

As Rachel Reeves prepares her first Budget and warns of ‘painful decisions’ ahead, debate is growing over whether she should raise taxes to fix the public finances or find fairer, alternative ways to boost revenue. Now it’s time to have your say...

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9 h. ago Rachel Reeves speech live: Chancellor refuses to rule out hiking income tax, VAT or National Insurance in Budget

Chancellor breaks cover to set out Budget priorities in unusual move

Economics

9 h. ago Rachel Reeves lays the ground for tax rises as Chancellor admits 'necessary choices' are coming in Budget: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest as Chancellor Rachel Reeves uses an early morning speech in Downing Street to address 'speculation' about the contents of her November 26 Budget.

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9 h. ago Income tax fears rise as Rachel Reeves gives clear sign she will break Labour manifesto pledge

Chancellor rolls ground for tax rises in unusual pre-Budget speech at Downing Street

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9 h. ago Rachel Reeves speech LIVE: Chancellor gives stark warning of tax rises on way in pre

Rachel Reeves has said the Budget will focus on ‘getting inflation falling’ and ‘creating the conditions for interest rate cuts’

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9 h. ago Rachel Reeves to promise 'fairness' in budget as income tax hike speculation mounts

"You will all have heard a lot of speculation about the choices I will make. I understand that - these are important choices that will shape our economy for years to come.”

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9 h. ago Rachel Reeves needs £26bn and must break income tax pledge, says Labour's favourite thinktank

The report came ahead of a speech by Rachel Reeves to the Treasury this morning, where she refused to rule out breaking the party's promise not to raise taxes.

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10 h. ago Rachel Reeves gives speech amid speculation she is preparing to hike income tax: Live updates 

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest as Chancellor Rachel Reeves uses an early morning speech in Downing Street to address 'speculation' about the contents of her November 26 Budget.

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