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Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering an increase in income tax at next month’s Budget, it has been reported.
The Treasury is looking into the possibility of putting up the rate by 2p, while simultaneously cutting national insurance by 2p, according to The Telegraph.
It comes after The Independent reported that Ms Reeves is coming under pressure to break the manifesto pledge and make changes to the top rate of income tax.
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