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UK's Tax Burden Reduction Strategy
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UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt seeks to reduce tax burden, but with caution due to limited fiscal headroom. The International Monetary Fund cautions against tax cuts affecting government service investments. The recent national insurance reduction is projected to cost the Treasury GBP9.76 billion. Hunt plans to pursue additional tax cuts to bolster the Conservative Party's electoral position.
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