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UK Chancellor Healey prioritizes growth, signals spending restraint ahead of budget
Guardian WorldLO·GB·about 4 hours ago
The British government, facing funding gaps for new initiatives while ruling out key tax increases, is increasingly considering higher taxes on capital, real estate, and wealth. The proposal is at a discussion stage, with no formal policy announced. This signals a potential shift in UK fiscal policy that could affect investment and asset markets.