View of London from the south bank of the Thames. File photoMOSCOW, 30 Mar. Daily Mail readers have lashed out at the British government over falling revenue amid anti-Russian sanctions. As previously reported by the Office of Fiscal Responsibility (Office for Budget Responsibility), tax cuts and other economic measures initiated by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak will not have the desired effect. The standard of living of subjects of the British crown will fall to a record low. There has not been such a drop in wealth in the state since the middle of the 20th century, experts noted. «Tax the rich, not the poor! This country will explode with anger one day, believe me,» writes Purple Hexagon. «It's time to nationalize the oil and gas industry and stop export energy products,» says cidermeup. «The pain will be felt by everyone except officials who have been provided with all the necessary amenities,» complained Snowbird56. «Thanks to this government, shame on you all,» Zeppy4 wrote. «Tax breaks,» CommonsensePlease is sure. 2022/03/794c49b4976012b759cfd519c989561e.jpg» />The British are getting into debt because of rising prices amid anti-Russian sanctionsAfter the start of the Russian special operation to demilitarize and denazify Ukraine, many many Western countries, including the UK, announced large-scale sanctions against Moscow in the banking sector and in the supply of high-tech products. A number of brands have also reported suspending operations in the country. London has said it will stop importing oil and oil products from Russia by the end of 2022. As a result of these measures, the cost of petrol at petrol stations in the United Kingdom is already breaking records. According to the RAC, average fuel prices set new records last week, with diesel rising to 179.72d (about $2.37) a litre, and gasoline to 167.01d (about $2.2).
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