Press releases

TaxPayers’ Alliance responds to interest rate cut

For immediate release Responding to the cut to interest rates, Darwin Friend, head of research of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said:"An interest rate cut is welcome news for taxpayers, particularly given the calamitous level of public sector debt."While this cut will reduce the burden of public sector debt interest payments, it... Read more...

TaxPayers’ Alliance responds to Reeves review of public finances

For immediate release Responding to Rachel Reeves’ review of the public finances, John O’Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said:“A fiscal statement so focused rhetorically on overspending will be music to the ears of many taxpayers, particularly given the catastrophic level of public sector debt.“But it is impossible to... Read more...

BBC Rich List 2024: £79 million bill for BBC bigwigs

For immediate release BBC stars and executives are both receiving mega-salaries, with senior executives costing £40 million in 2023-24 and on-air talent costing a total of £39 million. A total of 447 staff at the BBC earn over £100,000 while 155 receive salaries above £178,000. The huge cost of BBC... Read more...

TaxPayers’ Alliance responds to restoration of UNRWA funding

For immediate release Responding to the UK restoring funding to the UN Reliefs and Works Agency (UNRWA), Jonathan Eida, researcher of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said:“Taxpayers will be concerned about the decision to restore funding to UNRWA given the alarming allegations made against the organisation.“For decades this body has attracted enormous... Read more...

TaxPayers’ Alliance responds to the King’s Speech

For immediate release   Responding to the King’s Speech, John O’Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: “Taxpayers will be deeply disappointed by a legislative programme that fiddles with everything while fixing nothing. “With frontline services on their knees and the tax burden heading to a record high, Brits... Read more...

Almost 24,000 public sector workers moonlighting as trade union reps

    Embargoed: 22:30, Saturday 13th July 2024   Almost £100 million was spent by the public sector on trade union facility time in 2022-23. There were 23,592 public sector workers moonlighting as trade union reps in 2022-23, the second highest on record, with the full-time equivalent figure of 20,791... Read more...

TaxPayers’ Alliance responds to the chancellor’s speech

For immediate release Responding to Rachel Reeves’ first speech as chancellor of the exchequer, John O’Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said:“Taxpayers will welcome the chancellor’s commitment to delivering growth and her genuine grasp of the problems with the planning system. “But with Reeves frequently reaching for the same tired... Read more...

TaxPayers’ Alliance responds to the Reform UK ‘contract’

For immediate release Responding to the release of Reform UK’s ‘contract’, John O’Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said:“Reform’s package of tax cuts, spending controls, and reducing regulation has the potential to offer real relief to Brits struggling under a record high tax burden and give a boost to... Read more...

British drinkers to pay £180 million in beer duty during Euros

Embargoed: 00:01, Saturday 15th June 2024   An estimated £180 million of beer duty will be paid to the Treasury during the Euros. UK has the second-highest beer duty compared to EU member states; British drinkers will pay the highest beer duty of any EU country represented at the European... Read more...

TaxPayers’ Alliance responds to the Labour manifesto

For immediate release Responding to the Labour Party manifesto launch, John O’Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said:“Taxpayers hoping for change from an ever-rising tax burden will be bitterly disappointed by a Labour manifesto that may rule out major tax rises, but leaves the door open to alternative ways... Read more...

TaxPayers’ Alliance responds to the Conservative manifesto

For immediate release Responding to the launch of the Conservative Party manifesto, John O’Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said:“With the tax burden on course to hit an 80 year high, Brits of all ages are looking for concrete measures to get runaway spending under control and fundamentally reform... Read more...

TaxPayers’ Alliance responds to Lib Dem election manifesto

For immediate release Responding to the Liberal Democrat election manifesto, John O’Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said:“The Lib Dem manifesto offers warm words on balancing the books and bringing down personal taxes, but beneath the headlines, there’s little to cheer for taxpayers. “Reforms to IR35 rules offer a glimmer... Read more...

ANALYSIS: VAT on private schools could end up costing taxpayers

Embargoed: 00:01, Monday 20th May 2024 *NOTE: This press release has been updated to make clear that the Conservative Party estimates are based on HM Treasury figures* Revenue raised from imposing VAT on private school fees could almost entirely be lost as a result of the increased cost to the... Read more...

TaxPayers’ Alliance responds to NAO report criticising HMRC

*Embargoed: 00:01 Wednesday 15th May 2024*   Responding to the National Audit Office report criticising HMRC performance, John O’Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: “This scathing report from the NAO will come as no surprise to taxpayers who have tried and tried again to contact HMRC.“While civil servants... Read more...

TaxPayers’ Alliance responds to plans to scrap EDI roles in the Civil Service.

For immediate release Responding to reports that diversity roles in the civil service are set to be scrapped, Joanna Marchong, investigations campaigns manager of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: “Taxpayers will be thrilled that ministers are injecting some much needed common sense into Whitehall.“Creating whole teams devoted to EDI initiatives has... Read more...

TaxPayers’ Alliance responds to the UK emerging from recession

For immediate release Responding to GDP figures showing the UK has officially emerged from a recession, John O’Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said:“The return to growth is a rare piece of good news for taxpayers, who have had little to smile about recently.“But while commentators talk of a... Read more...

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