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Would a wealth tax work?

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City trader turned influencer Gary Stevenson (pictured) is leading calls for a wealth tax.

As chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares for the autumn budget, economist Professor Mairi Spowage tells us why a tax targeting the so-called super-rich may have downsides too.

And with US Vice-President JD Vance here on holiday, Martin and Laura wonder what’s so special about the Cotswolds.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast, with Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins.

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Published on Wednesday, 13th August 2025.

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