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Rishi Sunak plans public sector freeze and tax rise to tackle coronavirus debt

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millions of Brits could face a wage freeze to pay for the coronavirus pandemic. It comes as Chancellor Rishi Sunak is looking for ways to pay for the amount spent this year due to the crisis.Public sector workers will reportedly foot the bill, including soldiers, police officers, teachers and civil servants.Now Mr Sunak has hinted at hiking up taxes by spring to tackle UK's debt caused by Covid-19.

He is poised to unveil a £100 billion plan for long-term infrastructure investment and a £3 billion package to support the NHS.

In an interview ahead with the Sunday Times, he warned the nation is experiencing an "economic shock".He also told Sky News on Sunday: "You will not see austerity next week, what you will see is an increase in Government.

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