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Briefing: Air Passenger Duty

Briefing: Air Passenger Duty

The first Saturday in January is the most popular day of the year to book a holiday,[1] but with UK travellers facing some of the highest taxes on air travel in the world,[2] going abroad may be more expensive than many expect. Air passenger duty (APD) is paid

Tax on Christmas 2024

Tax on Christmas 2024

Christmas is a time for enjoyment with friends and family. Yet the holiday season is often also accompanied by additional pressure on household finances, as individuals plan to spend more than £650 on gift giving and making merry this Christmas. With the overall tax burden set to rise to record

Briefing: changes to employer national insurance contributions

Briefing: changes to employer national insurance contributions

The national insurance contributions (NICs) measures in the October 2024 budget have been scored as one of the largest changes to a single tax for many decades. However, indirect effects mean the overall effect on the exchequer will be significantly lower than the headline figure suggests, as a higher tax

Briefing: council tax by precepting authority

Local Government

Briefing: council tax by precepting authority

Local authorities in England have multiple levels of governance. The layered and complex nature of local government creates confusion as to how council tax is charged and allocated across its many levels. Within a council tax bill, there can be differing council tax precepts attributed to the multiple layers of

Estimate: the growing cost of the Covid Inquiry

Central Government

Estimate: the growing cost of the Covid Inquiry

Key findings * The cost of the Covid Inquiry is projected to be almost £208 million. This means the cost per day would amount to £144,939. * The Covid Inquiry was formally established on 28 June 2022.[1] It is expected that witnesses will conclude giving evidence in June 2026.[2]

Briefing: exit taxes

Briefing: exit taxes

Overview: * Capital gains tax has increased substantially in recent years with an almost 50 per cent rise between 2019-20 and 2023-24 in receipts, increasing from £9.8 billion to £14.5 billion. * Calls have recently been made for the introduction of an exit tax. Generally, this applies to the realised