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Tax Policy Uncertainty Sparks Concern Over Welfare Cuts

3/26/2025

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement has ignited concerns over six months of tax policy uncertainty, as highlighted by the Institute for Fiscal Studies. With welfare cuts aimed at creating £9.9 billion in fiscal space, experts warn that more spending cuts and tax hikes could follow, raising alarms about the impact on low-income families.

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement has ignited concerns over six months of tax policy uncertainty, as highlighted by the Institute for Fiscal Studies. With welfare cuts aimed at creating £9.9 billion in fiscal space, experts warn that more spending cuts and tax hikes could follow, raising alarms about the impact on low-income families.