# OBR Warns 50M Could Pay Higher Taxes | UK News

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Podcast: [UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/uk-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7493829)
Published: 2026-07-07T11:14:24+00:00
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The UK’s economic watchdog warns that without urgent spending controls, nearly 50 million people—including minimum wage earners—could be pushed into higher tax brackets by mid-century. Driven by aging populations, falling fuel duty revenue, and frozen tax thresholds, public debt could soar to three times GDP—or even 1,000% in crisis scenarios. The OBR warns that delaying action will make fixes far costlier and burden future generations, urging immediate fiscal discipline to avoid a looming crisis. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5f2c6f9c5704ebe5

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