McFadden hints at 10% inheritance tax for social care.
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden has not denied that Andy Burnham's new government is looking at a 10% tax on all inheritances. The levy could reportedly raise £18 billion to help fix the UK's adult social care system, an issue Prime Minister Burnham has pledged to address. He intends to provide further details on social care reform later this week and seeks cross-party discussions.
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