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Chancellor Rules Out Capital Gains Tax Increases
Chancellor John Healey has rejected calls to raise Capital Gains Tax (CGT) in the upcoming budget. Influential Labour figures had advocated for equalizing CGT with income tax rates, but concerns were raised that such a move could lead to wealthy individuals leaving the country. Healey's decision was reported ahead of the budget announcement.
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- Centre (2): BBC News, Sky News
- Right (1): The Daily Telegraph