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Healey Rules Out Capital Gains Tax Hike Ahead of Budget

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What happened

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John Healey announced that the Treasury will not increase the capital gains tax levy in the upcoming Budget on October 28. This move comes as Ipsos conducted polls assessing public views on Healey's economic test and expectations for Andy Burnham's Budget. Despite ruling out CGT hikes, speculation suggests Healey may target banks to find funding for Andy Burnham's pledges.

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Why it matters

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The decision to avoid raising capital gains tax aims to ease anxiety among firms that have already faced tax raids and minimum wage increases. However, economists note that while higher inflation could help the government balance its books, it would also strain public services and negatively impact families.

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Who's involved

  • John HealeyChancellor of the Exchequer, who ruled out hiking capital gains tax.
  • Andy BurnhamPolitician whose pledges may require new funding sources.
  • IpsosMarket research firm that conducted polls on public economic expectations.
  • civil serviceBranch of governmental service facing potential cuts.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Lloyds Banking GroupSpeculative

    Lloyds Banking Group might face increased costs due to expected tax measures targeting the banking sector.

  • BarclaysSpeculative

    Barclays might face increased costs due to expected tax measures targeting the banking sector.

  • civil serviceSpeculative

    The civil service might face reduced funding and headcount due to planned cuts.

  • London Stock ExchangeSpeculative

    The London Stock Exchange might see reduced market uncertainty due to the ruling out of a capital gains tax increase.

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  1. Kemi Badenoch plans cuts to the civil service as Healey prepares for the Budget amid Ipsos polling.1 source
  2. Ipsos conducted polls assessing public views on Healey's economic test and expectations for Burnham's Budget.1 source

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