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Overhaul urged for ‘unfair and outdated’ tax system

A leftwing think-tank has proposed a “radical overhaul of the UK’s unfair and outdated tax system” that it says could raise £90bn of extra revenue for the government over five years by taxing capital gains at the same rate as income.

Overhaul urged for ‘unfair and outdated’ tax system
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A looming general election is set to put tax rates firmly back on the agenda as parties seek policies that raise additional funds for public spending while appealing to voters.

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