Government must avoid harmful speculation in the run-up to the Budget, warns Quilter

27 August 2026

As the Autumn Budget approaches, the government must be mindful of the impact of speculation on taxpayers’ financial decisions, warns Quilter’s tax and financial planning expert Shaun Moore.   HM Revenue & Customs’ latest figures have revealed a capital gains tax system generating record revenues, with liabilities reaching £24.2 billion in 2024/25 and taxpayer...