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Tax reform for an inclusive and green economic recovery for Scotland
Tax Justice UK was asked to provide input into how the Scottish Government can achieve an inclusive and green economic recovery from the covid crisis.…
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Why fixing the tax system is crucial to achieving racial justice
2015 marks a historic moment in British history – the point at which the debt created from bailing-out slave owners during the abolition of slavery…
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Response to the government’s freeports consultation
The government is proposing to introduce a number of freeports around the UK. While there has been limited information provided on the specifics, the proposal…
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Our response to Rishi Sunak’s mini-budget
This blog originally appeared at the CLASS think tank . Today Rishi Sunak announced a £30bn package to support jobs . This is on top…
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Welcome news: new corona bailout comes with strings attached
A steel company with a factory in Cardiff has become the first company to receive a corona bailout under the government’s Project Birch policy Conditions…
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Progressive groups call for tax reform post-covid
Groups are calling on politicians, including Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor, to reform the tax system post-covid to support a fairer, and greener, future An influential…
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Scotland and Wales ban tax haven companies from bailouts, time Westminster stepped up.
Great news from Scotland and Wales where politicians have taken action to ban companies based in tax havens from getting bailouts. This is a step…
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Analysis of tax returns reveals inequality is higher than thought
The very richest are benefiting from lower tax rates to an extent not previously realised, meaning inequality in the UK is higher than thought. An…
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YouGov poll: Public want higher taxes on wealth and no bailouts for tax haven companies.
A new opinion poll has found the public supports a wealth tax for people with assets over £750,000. The 1,682 person YouGov poll reveals the…
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Let’s bailout the people and not tax haven billionaires
Moves in France, Denmark and Poland to ban tax haven companies from coronavirus bailouts are a start, but don’t go far enough. The UK should play hard…
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There should be no bailouts for tax haven companies
Responding to news that Denmark and Poland are to exclude companies based in tax havens from coronavirus related relief. Tax Justice UK Executive Director, Robert…
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Never again – after this crisis fades we need to fix our threadbare social safety net
This comment piece by our Executive Director, Robert Palmer, first appeared in The Times . The real heroes of our society are emerging: they are…
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New poll reveals concern about the state of public services and support for higher taxes on wealth
A poll carried out as the UK went into coronavirus lockdown found Brits already concerned about the state of the NHS, public services and poverty.…
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Pushing the government to take action during the crisis
As we come to the end of our second week in Coronavirus lockdown, the impact of this crisis is becoming stark with thousands sick, businesses…
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Government economic package is welcome but doesn’t protect self-employed – letter
Letter in response to the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s announcement of support for businesses , Monday 22 nd March, 2020. A welcome change but more…
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Budget 2020: Spending splurge fails to hide lack of ambition on tax reform
Rishi Sunak’s first budget was dominated by coronavirus, but the Chancellor also ramped up spending. This will be funded by extra borrowing. Despite the leaks…
Budget 2020: Spending splurge fails to hide lack of ambition on tax reform