Health8/20/2025The Guardian

Reeves considering tax on high-value homes to help plug hole in finances

Reeves considering tax on high-value homes to help plug hole in finances

The UK government is considering a tax on high-value homes as a means to generate additional revenue and address the country's financial challenges. According to reports, this proposed measure could potentially raise up to £40 billion, while preserving the government's pledge not to increase income tax, VAT, or national insurance. The plan is being explored by Chancellor Rachel Reeves and her team at the Treasury, as they seek alternative ways to boost the government's financial resources without directly impacting the income tax, VAT, or national insurance contributions of the general public. The article suggests that this strategy is part of the government's efforts to find a balance between addressing the public finance gap and maintaining its existing tax commitments.

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