{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6824c00215d5c17e057690c7/6a91adb81348fdc761a61ce6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Budget 2026: who is left to tax?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6824c00215d5c17e057690c7/1787931983878-e12bc06a-5ff0-4237-a9d7-72b379594336.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>With two months to go until Andy Burnham and John Healey’s first Budget, speculation about tax rises is already beginning. But how much should we believe?</p><p>Michael Simmons looks at five facts about Britain’s tax system that should shape the debate – from a tax burden heading towards post-war highs to the surprising reality that taxes on the average worker remain relatively low. And with the wealthy already heavily squeezed, is there really anyone left to tax?</p><p><em>This episode is brought to you by Artemis Fund Managers, for more information on our fund range please click here https://www.artemisfunds.com/</em></p>","author_name":"The Spectator"}