Young people already pay a care tax and shouldn’t fear a new one, argues Gaby Hinsliff
Gaby Hinsliff argues that younger generations are already effectively paying a "care tax" through soaring housing costs and reduced financial security. She contends that an explicit, transparent social care tax would be fairer and less frightening than the current hidden burden. This matters as the UK debates long-term care funding and intergenerational equity.
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