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Cap on tax relief is fairest way to tackle deficit, says Treasury Secretary - Civil Society - Finance - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: he controversial cap on tax relief for charitable giving is part of a fair scheme to help ease the UK’s national debt, Economic Secretary to the Treasury Chloe Smith told an audience of charity representatives and tax specialists yesterday.

Speaking at the Charity Tax Group’s Tax Conference 2012 in London, Smith outlined the government’s justification for the move, and fielded questions from a keen audience.