The mere mention of the word “tax” is generally a bit of conversation ender, rather than a conversation spark, however over the last few months it has very much been at the forefront of nationwide discourse. A hot topic during the pre-election campaign trails, it has continued to be on the agenda in the early months of the new government’s tenure, with all roads pointing towards their first budget. Off the back of the Prime Minister’s proclamation this morning of a “huge day for Britain”, Rachel Reeves presented the budget to Parliament earlier this afternoon.