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Recent polling indicates strong public backing for a proposed 2% tax on assets over £10 million, with 63% of respondents in favor. This tax could raise up to £24 billion, addressing budget shortfalls more favorably than cuts to public services. The Labour government faces pressure to implement this tax in the upcoming budget.
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Ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves' upcoming budget announcement on October 30, concerns over potential tax changes have prompted pensioners to withdraw funds from their retirement pots. Investment firms report increased activity as savers react to speculation about tax breaks being cut or altered.
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Recent inquests into patient deaths at Gosport War Memorial Hospital and the case of Maeve Boothby O'Neill reveal systemic failures in healthcare provision. Investigations are ongoing, with calls for urgent reforms to prevent future tragedies. Families seek justice and accountability as the NHS faces scrutiny over care standards.