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On this day 1799: Britain’s first income tax

9 January 2026 by utipies conceretes

Friday 09 January 2026 10:43 am Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email A cartoon in response to the ‘Window tax’ in 1696 On this day, 9 January 1799, Britain introduced its first ‘temporary’ income tax. Workers have been vexed ever … [Read more…]

Income tax hike is ‘easier’ option for Reeves

5 November 2025 by utipies conceretes

Wednesday 05 November 2025 5:36 pm | Updated: Wednesday 05 November 2025 5:37 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email George Osborne suggested raising income taxes would be “easier”. Ben Whitley/PA Former Chancellor George Osborne has said that hiking one … [Read more…]