Nearly 18million Brits to be hit with new tax as Rachel Reeves leans on pensioners AGAIN to make up Budget shortfall

NEARLY 18 million Brits will be hit with a new tax.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to lean on pensioners again to make up the Budget shortfall.

ReutersChancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves[/caption]

It comes as the Winter Fuel Payment will be restricted to those who receive Pension Credit or other means-tested benefits – meaning around 10 million OAPs will lose £200-300.

In total, 8.2 million people over 60 will be dragged into paying income tax by 2027/28...