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Chancellor Considers Doubling Council Tax Amid £30 Billion Shortfall

11/2/2025

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Reeves Considers Tax Hike

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering doubling council tax for more than one million homes, potentially reaching £10,000 annually.
The plan would mainly affect London and the South East, with critics warning pensioners on fixed incomes could be forced from their homes.
Ahead of Budget on November 26, Reeves faces a £30 billion shortfall, while measures include higher capital gains tax and limits on luxury-car access for benefit claimants.

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Reeves Acknowledges Error

Chancellor Rachel Reeves admitted an "inadvertent error" regarding licensing for her Dulwich home and has referred herself to an ethics adviser.
The backlash includes former Mayor Andy Preston, who says her leadership is precarious and ties her fate to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Public concern over Autumn Budget on November 26 grows, with the Prime Minister not dismissing the possibility of tax hikes during recent parliamentary sessions.

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Reeves Considers Tax Hike

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering doubling council tax for more than one million homes, potentially reaching £10,000 annually.
The plan would mainly affect London and the South East, with critics warning pensioners on fixed incomes could be forced from their homes.
Ahead of Budget on November 26, Reeves faces a £30 billion shortfall, while measures include higher capital gains tax and limits on luxury-car access for benefit claimants.

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