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Tax Hike on Middle Earners Proposed to Cover £30 Billion Gap
9/26/2025
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- Reeves faces pressure to raise taxes on middle earners to cover a £30 billion gap.
- Institute for Government suggests broadening the tax burden to average earners as least damaging.
- Resolution Foundation advocates a 2% income tax rise offset by a National Insurance cut, raising £6 billion.
- Economic experts warn that maintaining current tax commitments may become increasingly difficult.
