Embargoed: 00:01 Sunday 21 March 2021 Ahead of the launch of the Scottish election campaigns, the TaxPayers’ Alliance has found that an independent Scotland would need to raise the basic rate of income tax to 46 pence in the pound to pay for its current level of spending. With... Read more...
For immediate release Responding to today’s announcement in the Integrated Review that foreign aid spending will increase to 0.7 per cent of GNI, John O’Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: “Politicians must be on another planet if they think ratcheting back up Britain’s foreign aid bill is... Read more...
EMBARGOED 00:01 Friday 12 March 2021 Responding to research from the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) showing average council tax in England now exceeds £2,000 in the North East and South West of England, Harry Fone, grassroots campaign manager of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: “Council tax... Read more...
Embargoed: 00:01 Friday 5 March 2021 The UK’s real national debt is much higher than suggested by Wednesday’s budget figures, at £9.6 trillion. This is over £143,000 per person. The total debt, which includes PFI and pension liabilities, is twice the size of the African economy, according to IMF... Read more...
For immediate release New TaxPayers’ Alliance (TPA) analysis of OECD data has found that tax changes in today’s budget will make corporate tax rates higher than those in France. This is despite claims that corporation tax rates will still be the lowest in the G7. Research shows the... Read more...
For immediate release Responding to the budget, John O’Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: “There were some wins for taxpayers today, but it doesn’t gloss over the fact that this was a tax-raising budget. “The chancellor is helping to rescue struggling sectors but £30 billion worth... Read more...
Embargoed: 00:01 Sunday 28 February 2021 Of 1,651 tax changes since 2010, 63 per cent were tax rises. VAT, vehicle excise duty and income tax saw the most changes. Currently, Boris Johnson is the only leader to introduce slightly more cuts than rises, though this may change if taxes... Read more...
Embargoed: 00:01 Monday 22 February 2021 Secondary school spending and attainment data from 2017-18 shows the range of schools and their outcomes has broadened over the last decade. Changes have included a significant decrease in the cost of supply teachers, down from £293m in 2009-10 to £61.8m in 2017-18. ... Read more...
For immediate release Responding to the Labour leader’s speech on a “new partnership” between government and business, John O’Connell, executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said:“The Labour leader may be the only person right now who doesn’t want to return to business as usual.“Taxpayers are desperate to get on with... Read more...
Embargoed: 00:01 Thursday 18 February The TaxPayers’ Alliance (TPA) is calling for a respite from taxes, a rescue for struggling sectors, and a revival for the economy. The tax rescue package includes £13 billion of savings for hospitality this year, saving our summer holidays by extending VAT and business... Read more...
For immediate release Responding to the public sector exit payment cap being revoked, John O’Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers’ Alliance, said: “Having delayed it for five years, mandarins managed just three months without tapping up taxpayers for six-figure payouts. "Unless the rules are urgently replaced, private sector workers... Read more...
For immediate release Responding to the news that the licence fee will increase to £159 from 1st April, John O’Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: “Another hike in the hated TV tax is the last thing struggling households need. “Brits are fed up with seeing the Beeb... Read more...
For immediate release Responding to Labour’s call for no tax rises in the March budget, and plans for a tax raid on online retailers, John O’Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: “Virtually everyone in Britain - from small businesses to the shadow chancellor - is now warning... Read more...
For immediate release Responding to reports of new carbon taxes on meat, cheese and gas heating, John O’Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: “New eco taxes would leave slim pickings for struggling families, who rely on cheap energy and food to heat their homes and put dinner... Read more...
Embargoed: 00:01 Monday 1st February 2021 New analysis by the TPA has found the five year average tax burden is at a 70-year high, increasing to 34.2 per cent of GDP in 2021-22. HM Treasury plans to raise Britain’s historic-high tax burden over the next five years despite the... Read more...
For immediate release The total cost of MPs was up 6.47 per cent last year to £127.6 million, according to figures released today by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA). The average cost of an MP was £157,747 in the 2019-20 financial year, which included expenses claims for travel... Read more...
Embargoed: 00:01 Wednesday 20 January 2021 Responding to the National Audit Office report on the future of the BBC licence fee, John O’Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: “It’s no wonder millions of us have turned off the BBC. “Even after forcing pensioners to pay the telly... Read more...
For immediate release Responding to a possible rise in corporation tax in the March budget, John O’Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: “You couldn’t pick a worse time to be whacking up business taxes. “With the economy on its knees and millions facing unemployment, hammering Britain’s big... Read more...
Embargoed: 00:01 Saturday 26 December 2020 As the Boxing Day sales begin, research from the TaxPayers’ Alliance has revealed that an online sales tax could hit the average household with up to £151 in additional tax each year. The campaign group says that it’s important to support the high... Read more...
Embargoed: 00:01 Saturday 19 December 2020 New research by the TaxPayers' Alliance (TPA) reveals that £255 million was paid out to local councillors in allowances in 2018-19, a £4 million increase on the previous year. The highest councillor allowances in the UK are in Scotland, with a basic allowance... Read more...
For immediate release A written ministerial statement this morning has confirmed that the government will cease the funding of unconscious bias training, after TaxPayers’ Alliance research found that over £400,000 was spent on such training in the last two years. Responding to roll back of Whitehall unconscious bias... Read more...
For immediate release Responding to IPSA’s announcement of a pay freeze for MPs, John O’Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: “This victory for common sense is an early Christmas present for taxpayers. “With the public finances in such a dire state, many public sector salaries have rightly... Read more...
For immediate release Research by the TaxPayers’ Alliance (TPA) has revealed Bristol city council has wasted at least £5 million of taxpayers’ money in the last five years. The council has launched a consultation which could potentially raise tax by five per cent next year thanks to bungling bosses and... Read more...
For immediate release Responding to the Comprehensive Spending Review, John O’Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: “The lack of focus on value for money in today’s spending review will no doubt disappoint taxpayers. “Coronavirus has undeniably left a large hole in the nation’s finances. But instead of... Read more...