Why the UK’s Tax System is Broken

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Despite a recent National Insurance freeze, the country's tax burden has reached a 40-year peak, straining public services. But the issue may lie in the dysfunctional tax system rather than the tax burden itself.

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0:00 Intro
0:39 What makes a good tax system?
2:34 Is the UK’s tax system fair?
4:52 Is the UK tax system effective?
6:55 Sponsor