内容摘要：That is far from a lonely ignorance, but no less discombobulating.

That is far from a lonely ignorance, but no less discombobulating.

During a visit to the US, Ms Reeves said it was important to "strike the right balance" when deciding on tax policies.The chancellor has previously warned the government

to bolster the public finances, but has not specified which ones yet.Asked whether she was considering increasing capital gains tax during anthe chancellor replied: "We've got a budget on October 30 and we will set out our policy then, but it's always important when you're deciding tax policy to strike the right balance.

"Of course you need to bring in the revenue to fund vital public services, but we've also got to grow the economy. I won't do anything that makes it harder to achieve that economic growth and prosperity."Ms Reeves is currently in New York where she is courting global investors as part of the government's strategy to boost economic growth in the UK.

She has ruled out raising VAT (value added tax), income tax or National Insurance at her Budget, which has led to growing speculation over which taxes she will increase, with a hike in capital gains tax

Capital gains tax is payable by individuals, but also self-employed sole traders, partners in business partnerships and company owners, among others, but the rate paid depends on the income of an individual and the type of asset being sold.Successive governments have tried unsuccessfully to reduce net migration, which is the number of people coming to the UK minus the number leaving.

Net migration climbed to a record 906,000 in June 2023, and last year it stood at 728,000.Sir Keir argued the proposals bring the immigration system "back into control", denying it was a response to the electoral success of Reform UK.

The PM said the new plans, which tackle legal migration to the UK, would ensure a "selective" and "fair" system, where "we decide who comes to this country"."Every area of the immigration system, including work, family and study, will be tightened up so we have more control," he said.