Chancellor Rejects Calls to Raise Capital Gains Tax in Budget

Chancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax in Budget

Influential Labour figures had been pushing for equalising CGT and income tax, but critics have said this could drive wealthy people out of Britain.

Healey rejects calls to raise capital gains tax at the Budget

The Chancellor has faced a barrage of voices urging him to raise the tax, which applies to the profit made from selling off assets.

Healey rules out capital gains tax rises in Budget