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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Barclays boss urges UK ministers to limit public sector pay rises

Venkatakrishnan said that, while the government needed to restrict rising public sector wages, the inflationary impact of pay rises was an issue across the UK economy. While UK wage growth has slowed in recent months it is still running at an annual rate of 5.7% in the public sector, excluding bonuses. Private sector wage growth is running at an average of 4.8%.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

With tax speculation festering, Rachel Reeves needs to show her hand | Richard Partington

Chancellor faces fiscal uncertainty with a potential autumn budget shortfall of £17bn–£50bn, increasing pressure to consider tax rises and spending adjustments.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Rachel Reeves needs to find cash fast. A wealth tax really is her only viable option | Faiza Shaheen

Proposed property tax reforms risk creating new distortions while failing to fix an outdated, regressive council tax and a punitive stamp duty.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Homeowners could be hit with new tax to help fill Budget shortfall

Treasury may end CGT exemption for high-value primary residences, potentially taxing gains at 24% (higher-rate) and 18% (basic-rate) above a threshold.
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fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Air fares and food prices push UK inflation to 18-month high

Inflation rose to 3.8% in July, driven by soaring air fares, hotels and groceries, intensifying cost-of-living pressures and complicating fiscal planning.
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