Editor's View: Bring on the Budget

Perhaps chancellor John Healey's team have taken note following a cacophony of damaging speculation and potential leaks under his predecessor Rachel Reeves. We've this year swerved rampant rumours on pensions tax-free cash, something to be celebrated after previous years' withdrawal rushes. Where we have heard rumour is on capital gains tax, as the papers have reported on a hike will-they-won't-they. Latest reports, from The Times and BBC, appear to suggest that CGT rises are off the table. It's also been reported that the chancellor could look to raise more when family businesses ...