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Chancellor announces higher earner tax breaks
Both the additional tax rate and dividends tax rates are being slashed.Bank of England raises interest rates to 2.25%
The Bank says it won’t hesitate to raise interest further.Total tax take soars to £310.9bn
Income tax and inheritance tax see the most significant increases.Chancellor announces biggest tax cut in 50 years
Income tax, National Insurance and corporation tax rates are being slashed.HMRC delays PAYE direct debit service
The service will now launch in October.Energy bill relief for businesses announced
Wholesale energy prices cut to protect businesses.Chancellor expected to announce low-tax investment zones
Low taxes to be introduced in up to twelve areas.Mini budget expected for next Friday
Chancellor expected to deliver on tax cuts.Inflation falls to 9.9%
Dip in fuel prices slightly eases inflation.Real terms pay falls by 2.6%
Prices rising higher than wages, ONS statistics show.
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