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Autumn Statement: City workers hit with new taxes as Hunt takes aim at dividends and capital gains

Jeremy Hunt: 'We ask those with more to contribute more'

Hunt's speech made no mention of Treasury discussions ahead of the statement to hike capital gains tax from 28% to 40% for residential property
Hunt's speech made no mention of Treasury discussions ahead of the statement to hike capital gains tax from 28% to 40% for residential property Photo: Getty Images

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has upped the tax burden on City workers through changes to dividend and capital gains treatment in his 17 November Autumn Statement.

The income tax threshold for the 45p rate will fall from £150,000 to £125,140, while the dividend allowance will fall from £2,000 to £1,000 next year and to £500 from April 2024, Hunt said.

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