British chancellor Rishi Sunak hikes corporate tax to pay pandemic bill
At the centre of his plan is a politically risky move to pull more people into paying higher bills and an increase in corporate tax to 25% from 19%
03 March 2021 - 18:47
London — British chancellor or the exchequer Rishi Sunak announced on Wednesday he will carry on spending to help the economy survive the coronavirus emergency but outlined a plan for businesses and individuals to start paying the huge pandemic bill in the years ahead.
With the country mired in a third national lockdown, the chancellor delivered his annual budget and made clear that saving jobs is his immediate priority...
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