Government considering tax rise on workers to boost welfare budget for pensioners

Workers could face a tax hike to help pay for welfare benefits.

Government considering tax rise on workers to boost welfare budget for pensioners

Workers could face a tax hike to help pay for welfare benefits.

It is part of a proposal before the Government in order to boost the welfare budget for pensioners, which is coming under increasing pressure as the population ages.

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