Burnham Wealth Tax Proposals Seen as Risking Economic Growth

Business groups warn that proposed wealth tax increases under Andy Burnham's leadership could harm Britain’s economy and deter investment. Calls to raise capital gains tax from 24% to up to 45%, along with an 'exit tax' on investors leaving the UK, have drawn criticism for potentially undermining business confidence.

By Tim Wallace Sun, June 28, 2026 at 6:53 PM GMT+3 3 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Burnham Wealth Tax Proposals Seen as Risking Economic Growth

Topics: Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Economic confidence Entrepreneurship Wealth taxes

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