Capital gains tax take soars to record high of £24.2bn - but one off 'sugar hit' leaves public finances on shaky ground

UK · 2026-08-27

1. Step 1 · The triggerLabour's tax increases lead to higher capital gains tax revenue.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onIncreased tax revenue supports public finances.
3. Step 3 · Knock-onEnhanced public finances may lead to increased government spending.
4. Step 4 · Reaches youHigher government spending could benefit SMEs through increased contracts.

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Source: This Is Money

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