Major Projects Authority must go further as taxpayer watchdog
Responding to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Report on the Major Projects Authority, Jonathan Isaby, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: Read more...
"No excuse" for Raytheon damages payout
Responding to news that the Home Office will have to pay some £220m to Raytheon after the termination of the eBorders contract, Jonathan Isaby, Chief Executive, said:"Taxpayers will be furious that the cost of yet another large Government project has spiralled out of control. Ending contracts early is sometimes the... Read more...
TPA to campaign against Sugar Tax plans
The TaxPayers' Alliance bring their campaign against plans for a so-called "Sugar Tax" to Cardiff tomorrow (Saturday). Read more...
New laws on council meetings a "significant step forward" for local government transparency, say TPA
The TaxPayers' Alliance has warmly welcomed the introduction today (Wednesday) of new rules which forbid councils from banning citizens and journalists from reporting on local government hearings and meetings. The legally-binding rules, introduced by Eric Pickles, the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, will give everyone the right to blog... Read more...
TaxPayers' Alliance reveals the 2,181 council staff earning more than £100,000
The only comprehensive guide to top pay at local councils across the UK, with detailed breakdowns for every local authority Read more...
PAC report shows the need to learn the lessons of Mid-Staffs
Responding to the Public Accounts Committee report into whistleblowing across the public sector, Jonathan Isaby, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: Read more...
Meals subsidy a "slap in the face" for taxpayers
Responding to the revelation that taxpayers have subsidised politicians' meals across Welsh Government properties to the tune of £1,373,702 over the past four years, Jonathan Isaby, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: Read more...
TaxPayers' Alliance calls for the end of hated Holiday Tax at Liverpool Airport
The TaxPayers’ Alliance today (Wednesday) calls on the Government to abolish Britain’s unfair holiday tax, Air Passenger Duty, as it continues a national awareness campaign at Liverpool Airport. Read more...
TaxPayers' Alliance calls for the end of hated Holiday Tax in Bristol
The TaxPayers’ Alliance today (Monday) calls on the Government to abolish Britain’s unfair holiday tax, Air Passenger Duty, as it launches a week-long campaign with a protest at Bristol Airport. Read more...
TaxPayers' Alliance calls for the end of hated Holiday Tax at Luton Airport
Reacting to the news of further tax avoidance schemes used by celebrities and other high-earners, Jonathan Isaby, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: Read more...
TaxPayers' Alliance says case for tax reform is "stronger than ever"
Reacting to the news of further tax avoidance schemes used by celebrities and other high-earners, Jonathan Isaby, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: Read more...
TaxPayers' Alliance launches fun EU "Fiscal Factbook" highlighting EU waste
TaxPayers' Alliance launches fun EU "Fiscal Factbook" highlighting EU waste Read more...