Reeves considering tax on high-value homes to help plug hole in finances

Published on August 20, 2025 at 08:15 AM
Reeves considering tax on high-value homes to help plug hole in finances

Reported plans could raise up to £40bn while preserving pledge not to raise income tax, VAT or national insurance

Rachel Reeves is considering plans for a tax on expensive homes in an effort to raise billions of pounds and close a large hole in the public finances.

The UK chancellor has ruled out increases to income tax, VAT and national insurance, but Treasury officials have been tasked with exploring other options to boost revenue.

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