Chancellor signals targeted tax rises in autumn statement
A leak ahead of next week's statement points to higher capital gains and dividend taxes, with relief for low earners.
WorldHouse Desk·June 30, 2026, 10:00 am·1 min read
WESTMINSTER — A Treasury document seen by WorldHouse outlines a package that would raise the headline rate of capital gains tax by four points while cutting national insurance for those earning under £30,000. The Chancellor's allies say the package is designed to be "fiscally neutral and politically survivable".
The Office for Budget Responsibility is expected to mark up its growth forecast on the back of the measures, though independent economists warn the changes will sharpen behavioural responses among higher earners.
