Chesca Taylor

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I design interactive graphics for The Financial Times. đź”— www.ft.com/chesca-taylor

Nigel Farage is riding high after his insurgent right-wing party Reform UK finished first in England’s local elections. But, as Reform UK’s leader aims for government, he must juggle a growing crowd of admirers and influence-seekers. Read more here: ft.trib.al/6Kcjftm

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New: 'Shark's fin' chart reveals the uneven impact of 'fiscal drag', the stealth tax beloved of recent chancellors. Plus use our interactive calculator to see how fresh freezes announced by Rachel Reeves at todays Budget could affect you on.ft.com/3KqOYUL

A chart of the projected percentage point increase un share of income paid as income tax and national insurance from 2025/25 through to 2029/30. It whos that 'fiscal drag' is set to hit those at or near frozen personal tax thresholdsScreenshot of financial times fiscal drag calculator.