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Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more
Millionaires including former footballer Gary Lineker and music producer Brian Eno have written to new prime minister Andy Burnham asking to be taxed more. In an open letter, 120 well-off Britons told Burnham: “We can afford it. We’re not talking about higher taxes on those who get up and go to work for their income…
Highest government borrowing in September for five years
UK government borrowing in September hit the highest level for the month in five years, official figures show, highlighting the challenges facing the chancellor ahead of next month’s Budget. Borrowing – the difference between public spending and tax income – was £20.2bn in September, up £1.6bn from the same month last year, the Office for…
Covid Inquiry to probe furlough and business loans
The third stage of the Covid-19 Inquiry begins hearing evidence on Monday focusing on the measures taken to support workers’ incomes and keep businesses afloat when the pandemic struck. It will focus on what action the UK government, devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and local authorities took, how well schemes were designed…
