Chancellor warns of 'tough but necessary' choices in pre-Budget speech

Tax hikes predicted

Isabel Baxter
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has signalled a tough Autumn Budget at the end of this month, with commentators warning of tax increases focused on non-inflationary measures.

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