Kent shopkeeper warns tax hikes threaten UK high street this Christmas

express.co.uk

UK high street businesses fear the worst Christmas on record due to potential tax hikes in the upcoming Autumn Budget. A Kent shopkeeper warns Labour's tax policies, including National Insurance increases and the National Living Wage, are destroying local traders and forcing job losses. The Autumn Budget is due November 26, with fears of income tax rises that could further impact consumer spending and high street viability.


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