Chancellor abandons planned income tax hike because of improved forecasts
The PA news agency understands the strength of tax receipts has improved the numbers from the OBR, allowing for the U-turn.
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The PA news agency understands the strength of tax receipts has improved the numbers from the OBR, allowing for the U-turn.
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