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Chancellor could hike cost of everything from alcohol to pizza and gambling

Chancellor could hike cost of everything from alcohol to pizza and gambling

Rachel Reeves may use new 'sin taxes' to increase how much you have to pay for cigarettes, junk food, chocolate and booze

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