Autumn Statement: Households still face an extra £4,000 tax bill despite NI cuts

Autumn Statement tax giveaways will be offset by fiscal drag, the Resolution Foundation warns

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Households may end up paying £4,300 more to HMRC by the end of 2029, despite tax cuts announced in the Autumn Statement.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled a range of measures to boost the economy yesterday including National Insurance (NI) cuts and an increase in the minimum wage and state pension.

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