PoliticsIMPORTANTSeptember 7 at 05:28 AM

UK Chancellor Healey (Q&A) avoids the question, when asked if he will confirm there will not be tax increases in the Autumn Budget. Adds that he will not respond to or engage in speculation now with relation to tax, such matters are for the budget.

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UK Chancellor Healey refrained from ruling out Autumn Budget tax increases, pledged adherence to 2024 manifesto tax commitments, and indicated acceptance of Milburn review recommendations regarding the Triple Lock.

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Will keep to commitments from the 2024 manifesto (with reference to taxation). Will take recommendation from the Milburn review (with reference to the Triple Lock, after the British Chamber of Commerce comment).recommendations

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UK Chancellor Healey (Q&A) avoids the question, when asked if he will confirm there will not be tax increases in the Autumn Budget. Adds that he will not respond to or engage in speculation now with relation to tax, such matters are for the budget.

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