"From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging."
"Before the election, Labour's pledged no tax rises on working people. But one source said the Treasury is considering adding 1p to the basic rate, which would raise more than 8 billion. Another believes she will likely raise higher or additional rates, which would bring smaller sums of 2bn and 230m at rates beginning at roughly 50,000 and 125,000 a year."
The Independent emphasizes on-the-ground reporting across issues from reproductive rights to climate change and Big Tech and solicits donations to fund journalists while keeping content free of paywalls. Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering raising income tax in the upcoming Budget to address a public finances shortfall estimated between 30bn and 50bn. Options under consideration include adding 1p to the basic rate, potentially raising more than 8 billion, or increasing higher and additional rates that could generate roughly 2bn and 230m at thresholds around 50,000 and 125,000. Officials are debating how much fiscal headroom to allow beyond the spring statement estimates.
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