finances

But, there is concern about the impact the situation is having, and will have, on people's finances.

But he insisted the "difficult" decision was required to repair the public finances.

Mr Saverimutto has not responded to the most recent allegations about his business finances.

The tax rises were a "hammer blow to already fragile practice finances", said the GP, adding: "It feels like a kick in the teeth when you are already really down."

The rise was announced in last month's budget, when Chancellor Rachel Reeves said it was needed to "put the public finances on a firm footing".