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His widely expected cut in the top rate of income tax for earners on over 150,000 pounds from 50p to 45p was offset by a hike in stamp duty on properties worth over 2 million pounds and a commitment to clampdown on "aggressive" tax avoidance.
His widely expected cut in the top rate of income tax for earners on over 150,000 pounds from 50p to 45p was offset by a hike in stamp duty on properties worth over 2 million pounds and a commitment to clampdown on "aggressive" tax avoidance.
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