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27 Oct 2024

Tax rises won’t affect workers ‘payslips’, says minister

When people look at payslips they will not see higher taxes. That’s the pledge from Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson today – as she was pressed to explain the Government’s “tough choices” ahead of next week’s Budget.

Some spending plans have already been announced, including one point four billion pounds to rebuild England’s crumbling schools, and more funding for childcare.