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Income tax in Britain was first introduced by Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger in 1799. It was initially implemented as a temporary measure to fund the war against Napoleon. The tax was designed to be progressive, with higher rates for those with greater incomes. Although it was repealed after the war, income tax was reintroduced in the 19th century and has remained a key component of the UK tax system.

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