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    UK finance minister Reeves plans tax raid on owners of expensive homes, FT reports

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    Posted on October 31, 2025

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    Last updated: January 21, 2026

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    UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves proposes higher taxes on luxury homeowners to raise funds for the exchequer, as reported by FT.

    UK Finance Minister Proposes Higher Taxes on Luxury Homeowners

    (Reuters) -British finance minister Rachel Reeves is planning a budget tax raid on the owners of expensive homes, with new, higher bands of council tax seen as the best way to raise several billion pounds for the cash-strapped exchequer, the Financial Times reported on Friday.

    Reuters could not immediately verify the report.

    (Reporting by Mrinmay Dey in Bengaluru; editing by Diane Craft)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Rachel Reeves plans a tax increase on luxury homeowners.
    • •New council tax bands are proposed to raise funds.
    • •The Financial Times reported the planned budget tax raid.
    • •The initiative aims to support the cash-strapped exchequer.
    • •Reuters has not yet verified the report.

    Frequently Asked Questions about UK finance minister Reeves plans tax raid on owners of expensive homes, FT reports

    1What is council tax?

    Council tax is a local taxation system in England, Wales, and Scotland, used to fund local services such as education, waste collection, and public safety. It is based on the estimated value of a property.

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