1.   Both would face steep tax rises under a Labour government.

2.   His comments were a clear hint that tax rises might be necessary.

3.   The prime minister is considering substantial tax rises.

4.   The usual enemies, cigarettes and alcohol, are targeted for tax rises.

5.   Sentiment was also depressed by Chancellor Kenneth Clarke refusing to rule out tax rises in the November Budget.

6.   Three of the so-called seven wise men approve tax rises next year, assuming that the recovery is well under way by then.

7.   And because income tax brackets are indexed to inflation, some people would see their tax payments rise.

8.   And because income tax brackets are indexed to inflation, many Americans might see their tax bills rise.

9.   And that is before any new tax rises.