Former Cumbria MP Warns of 'Serious Tax Rises' After Chancellor's Spending Review

The UK insisted unpopular tax rises were a one-off. Economists say hikes are now inevitable

U.K. Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledged last year that the government would not conduct another tax raid. She might not have any other option.

Former Cumbria MP warns of 'serious tax rises' after Chancellor's spending review

A former MP for Carlisle has warned of the potential for ‘serious tax rises’ after the chancellor’s spending review.

Darren Jones: Our Tax Hike Decisions Will Be Subject to OBR Forecast Later in Year

GB News sparks fury as fans brand Labour minister a 'liar' over tax hikes

GB News host Camilla Tominey could barely disguise her fury, as Labour's Darren Jones confirmed he couldn't rule out tax rises in the months to come.

UK Treasury Chief Hints at Tax Hikes Amid Economic Uncertainty

In the face of economic headwinds, Treasury Chief Secretary Darren Jones has left the door open for further tax hikes in the upcoming autumn budget, sparking a mix of caution and optimism among investors. While the UK economy contracted by 0.3% in April, marking its worst performance in a year and a half, it’s crucial to maintain perspective. The previous quarter saw the UK as the fastest-growing… Source

'You'll have to wait and see': Reeves' deputy can't rule out autumn tax rises

Treasury chief secretary Darren Jones refused to rule out further tax hikes in the autumn budget on Sunday. Asked on GB News whether he would rule out tax rises later this year, Jones said “that will be subject to the OBR forecasts… it’s right that we take these types of decision in an orderly way.” “You’re going to have to wait.” It comes after the UK economy suffered its worst contraction for a year and a half in April, shrinking 0.3 per cent.…