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Chancellor John Healey Rejects Equal Capital Gains, Income Tax

By Drooid · Oct 15, 2026, 8:03 AM UTC · How we work

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Chancellor John Healey rejected calls to equalise capital gains and income tax rates.
British households have spent £13,961 on mortgages, loans, energy and water bills since 2021.
The TUC urged Healey to cap rent rises, limit bills to £2,000 and freeze fuel duty.
IPPR said a capital gains tax rise could raise £16 billion, paired with an entrepreneur “super exemption”.
IMF urged Healey to stay course on cutting the budget deficit.

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Chancellor John Healey rejected calls to equalise capital gains and income tax rates.
British households have spent £13,961 on mortgages, loans, energy and water bills since 2021.
The TUC urged Healey to cap rent rises, limit bills to £2,000 and freeze fuel duty.
IPPR said a capital gains tax rise could raise £16 billion, paired with an entrepreneur “super exemption”.
IMF urged Healey to stay course on cutting the budget deficit.