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MNN UK · May 24, 2026 · 1 min read

Nigel Farage pledges to scrap tax on overtime work

What happened: Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has promised to remove income tax on overtime hours. This pledge has been widely reported in Sunday newspapers.

Why it matters:

  • Could increase take-home pay for workers doing extra hours
  • May influence voter opinions and labour market dynamics in the UK

MNN Take: The proposal aims to make overtime work more financially rewarding by eliminating income tax on those earnings, potentially encouraging more people to work additional hours.

Sources: BBC UK