Income tax rises are the biggest worry for the next Budget

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Meanwhile, here’s a good explainer on the new Renters’ Rights Act, including what’s changed and what hasn’t.

On a different note, people are worried about what changes might be in the next Budget. Top of the list of concerns? Income tax rises followed by pensions.

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