Budget 2012: Tax allowance increase will do little to help poorest families, say campaigners

Janaki Mahadevan
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

The Chancellor's plan to increase the personal allowance threshold on income tax will do little to help families on the lowest incomes, family campaigners have warned.

Poorest households with children 'will see little benefit from the measure'. Image: Arlen Connelly
Poorest households with children 'will see little benefit from the measure'. Image: Arlen Connelly

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