I think it would be suicide for current finance minister to increase taxes prior to elections planned for next year. The bad news normally comes early in a new parliament.
What about contractors supporting MoD?
I remember paying council tax in Scotland when my friends south of the border did not.
Chinook240. I believe servicemen do benefit as you suggested. This just adds to the problem.
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