Sir Keir Starmer has affirmed that the government will uphold its manifesto promises despite reports of a possible extension of the freeze on income tax thresholds by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, which could generate £7 billion in revenue. The move to continue the freeze aims to address the £40 billion deficit without resorting to austerity measures. Alongside potential tax adjustments, other measures being considered include increasing employers’ national insurance contributions, raising fuel duty, and implementing changes to inheritance tax and stamp duty, as well as introducing a levy on e-cigarettes.
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The Boston Celtics should not trade away point guard Derrick White
The Boston Celtics should retain point guard Derrick White due to his valuable contributions, but the team may face a compelling trade offer that requires serious consideration. The front office is challenged by an unprecedented payroll and tax bill, especially with star forward Jayson Tatum sidelined for a significant part of the season due to an Achilles injury. The situation was discussed on the CLNS Media podcast "How Bout Them Celtics!" where hosts Jack Simone...
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