UK Chancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax.
UK wages taxed at 20%-45% + NIC. CGT 18%-24%, no NIC.
Subject to ifs and buts:
Denmark 27%-42%
Norway 37.84%
Netherlands 36%
Ireland 33%
Finland 30%-34%
France 30%-34%
Sweden 30%
Spain 30%
UK hits workers, showers gifts on the rich.
UK wages taxed at 20%-45% + NIC. CGT 18%-24%, no NIC.
Subject to ifs and buts:
Denmark 27%-42%
Norway 37.84%
Netherlands 36%
Ireland 33%
Finland 30%-34%
France 30%-34%
Sweden 30%
Spain 30%
UK hits workers, showers gifts on the rich.
Chancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax in Budget
Influential Labour figures had been pushing for equalising CGT and income tax, but critics have said this could drive wealthy people out of Britain.
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October 20, 2026 at 6:56 PM