Bankers’ budget is a missed opportunity for Britain
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Is Corporation Tax
The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, announced his resignation today and vowed to use his last days in office to reverse the corporation tax rise planned…
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Why are life expectancy and birth rates dropping?
The 2021 population census out this week found that, as a nation, we are both having fewer kids and are starting to see shorter life…
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Could companies’ surging profits be used to tackle the cost-of-living crisis?
People across the country are facing a worsening cost-of-living crisis, yet the profits of some of the UK’s biggest companies are surging. Profits’ were up…
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Make your council take fair tax action
Today we’re launching a new campaign – and we need your help. Have you ever wondered how much your local council is paying to companies…
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Why aren’t HMRC investigating tax evasion?
HMRC admitted this week they have no idea how much revenue is being lost to overseas tax havens. In a freedom of information (FOI) response,…
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Tax Justice UK respond to Chancellor’s energy windfall tax announcement
Robert Palmer, Executive Director at Tax Justice UK, commented on the Chancellor’s announcement saying: “The Chancellor has finally responded to campaigners’ demands for a tax…
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We’ve won a windfall tax after government u-turn
It’s always good to win – and today is one of those days! This afternoon Rishi Sunak stood up in the House of Commons and…
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A North Sea excess profits tax could turn the tide of the cost of living crisis
A tax on excess profits by energy companies could cancel out the planned October energy price increase, new analysis by Tax Justice UK has found.…
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Red Wall voters back windfall tax on energy companies
Red Wall voters want the government to bring in a windfall tax on energy companies with the proceeds used to help people who are struggling…
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Lets act now on the energy giants’ windfall profits
It’s been a windfall week for the giant energy companies after BP and Shell announced profits of £12 billion in the first three months of…
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National Insurance is up while taxpayer subsidies boost Shell’s profits
This week the 2.5% increase to National Insurance Contributions took effect. It is really important to emphasise that this was a political choice and other…
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Council tax hikes to worsen cost of living scandal
You might have received a letter from your council recently confirming plans to increase your council tax. Nationally it is set to increase by £67…
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The Chancellor gave a Budget for an election due in two years, while families wonder what they’ll eat in two days
Since the new year one issue has dominated people’s lives: the rising cost of food and heating. From next month, people will also be facing…
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Rishi Sunak must take action
Imagine being unable to afford the small things in life – a regular trip to the swimming pool with a toddler, spare cash to buy…
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Who is the pinstripe mafia?
The long time tax justice campaigner Prem Sikka has frequently pointed the finger at what he calls the “pinstripe mafia”. This is the army of…
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This cost of living scandal was predictable
If the money printed by the government during covid was spread evenly among us all, then most people should be sitting on an extra £10,000…
This cost of living scandal was predictable