Britain's finance minister says his priority is jobs, not tax rises

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But Rishi Sunak has refused to rule out tax increases. FMTNews Britain BudgetDeficit RishiSunak Taxes

British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak leaving No 11 Downing Street in London.

“Over time, yes, you’re right, we need to have sustainable public finances … but in the short term, the best way to have long-term sustainable public finances is to try and protect as much employment as possible.” The government’s flagship wage support programme is due to expire at the end of this month and will be replaced by a less generous subsidy scheme.

 

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