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...
TaxPayers' Alliance: Abolishing National Insurance "vital"
Welcoming reports that the Chancellor is considering merging National Insurance and Income Tax, as suggested by the TaxPayers' Alliance in 2012, Jonathan Isaby, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: Read more...
Revealed: Local Authority liabilities hit £180bn
Shocking new research from the TaxPayers’ Alliance demonstrates that Britain’s local authorities have long-term liabilities of more than £180bn, saddling future generations with today's debt burden. Read more...
"Embarrassingly weak" Recall Bill overshadows Queen's Speech, says TaxPayers' Alliance
Responding to the Queen’s Speech, Jonathan Isaby, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers’ Alliance, said: “Some positive measures have been overshadowed by an embarrassingly weak Recall Bill. This stitch-up will do nothing to restore the trust of voters in politics. It will centralise more power in Westminster, rather than handing it to... Read more...
Right of recall must be part of Queen's Speech
Recall tops list of "dos and don'ts" ahead of Wednesday's speech Other proposals, including a bill to merge Income Tax and National Insurance, are designed to create more transparency in local and national government Coalition must resist the urge to pile further taxes on over-taxed homeowners At the Queen’s Speech... Read more...
"Madness" to ask British taxpayers for more EU funds
Responding to the EU's demand for another £500m from British taxpayers, Dia Chakravarty, Political Director of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: Read more...
Home Secretary "right" to cut funding to Police Federation, says TaxPayers' Alliance
Responding to the Home Secretary's announcement that public funding of the Police Federation is to be stopped, Jonathan Isaby, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: Read more...
TaxPayers' Alliance: "New HMRC powers or tax hikes" is a false choice
Responding to the Prime Minister's suggestion that taxes would have to go up if HMRC is not given new powers to take money directly from bank accounts, Jonathan Isaby, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: Read more...
Surrey County Councillor allowance hikes condemned by TaxPayers’ Alliance
Surrey County Councillor allowance hikes condemned by TaxPayers’ Alliance Read more...
TaxPayers’ Alliance online debt clock re-launched – and it’s scarier than ever
TaxPayers’ Alliance online debt clock re-launched – and it’s scarier than ever Read more...
TaxPayers' Alliance urges MPs to vote down the HS2 Bill
On Monday (28th April) MPs will vote on the Second Reading of the HS2 Bill. The TaxPayers' Alliance has long had severe concerns about the cost and value of the HS2project, which is set to cost every family in the country well over £1,500 according to official figures. It was originally based on... Read more...
NHS wastes £46m on spin doctors, diversity advisors & a Third Sector Environmental Sustainability Lead
NHS wastes £46m on spin doctors, diversity advisors & a Third Sector Environmental Sustainability Lead Read more...
Welfare reform must involve more than numeracy and literacy tests
Welfare reform must involve more than numeracy and literacy tests Read more...
Jonathan Isaby appointed Chief Executive of the TaxPayers’ Alliance
Jonathan Isaby appointed Chief Executive of the TaxPayers’ Alliance Read more...
Revealed: The NHS wasted £41.4 million on energy & water last year
Revealed: The NHS wasted £41.4 million on energy & water last year Read more...
201 ways to cut Council Tax
The TaxPayers’ Alliance today publishes an innovative guide for local authorities, showing them how to cut waste, save money, reduce bureaucracy and ultimately cut taxes. Produced by Councillor Harry Phibbs, 201 Ways to Save Money in Local Government,contains advice on how council chiefs can make big savings in areas such as... Read more...
Maria Miller challenged over costs of establishing redundant body unlikely ever to do anything
Maria Miller challenged over costs of establishing redundant body unlikely ever to do anything Read more...