Archive: Green Taxation

'Millions' lose out on car tax

Tax changes will affect millions, the Treasury admits

Up to nine million drivers will lose £245 under car tax plans, the Treasury has admitted.

Lib Dems set out plans for carbon neutral Britain

Lib Dems call for £2,000 car tax

Lib Dems in radical tax U-turn

Brown facing new Commons revolt

Car tax could be a serious political issue

Gordon Brown is facing yet another test of his authority today as the finance bill goes through its last stages in the Commons.

Darling urged to reject "tax dodgers' charter"

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has added its voice to the calls for a tax cut in this Wednesday's Budget, arguing the present rate of corporation tax is making the UK uncompetitive.

Tories make public spending pledge

Lib Dems set out plans for carbon neutral Britain

Huhne calls for UK to be world-leader on climate change

The Liberal Democrats want to charge drivers to use motorways as part of a commitment to making Britain carbon neutral by 2050.

Lib Dems call for 4p tax cut

The Liberal Democrats called today for a four pence tax cut as part of a bid to make the tax system fairer.

Lib Dems call for energy-saving DIY

The Liberal Democrats are attempting to portray themselves as the 'greenest' of the three major parties, with a new initiative designed to improve household energy efficiency.

Brown's budget 'misses green opportunity'

Despite being widely touted as a 'green Budget' the chancellor has been accused of missing an opportunity to stress his green credentials.

Cameron calls for tax on frequent fliers

The Tories are setting out proposals for taxes on flights

Conservative leader David Cameron will today propose tax hikes for airline passengers to try and combat climate change.

Govt stands firm on road pricing

The government is set to reject calls to scrap road pricing plans

More than a million Britons have signed a petition calling for an end to proposed schemes to charge people according to how far they drive.

Miliband proposes green taxes to tackle global warning

Environment secretary David Miliband has proposed a series of green taxes

David Miliband has confirmed he has proposed a package of green taxes to combat climate change.

Tory group proposes £21bn tax cuts

Conservative tax reform commission proposes £21bn in tax cuts

George Osborne today insisted the Conservatives would not promise any unfunded tax cuts as the party's tax commission proposed a £21 billion package of cuts.

Cameron and Osborne stand firm on tax cuts

George Osborne and David Cameron insist they will not promise tax cuts

The Conservative leadership was today holding firm on its pledge not to commit to tax cuts at the next election, ahead of a potential showdown with party members.

Cameron faces showdown over tax cuts

David Cameron faces a showdown over Conservative tax policies

David Cameron's attempts to curb the Conservatives' tax-cutting tendencies are about to be dealt a fatal blow by the party's tax commission, reports suggest.

Lib Dems in radical tax U-turn

Vince Cable has proposed a radical new tax system

The Liberal Democrats would tax the rich and polluters to pay for huge tax cuts for the majority, under new proposals.

Tax test for Sir Menzies

Menzies Campbell, the leader of the Liberal Democrats

Menzies Campbell admits that he will have his leadership ability put to the tax test at the Liberal Democrat's autumn conference.

Lyons moots extra rubbish tax

Lyons review moots new council tax to make people recycle

People who refuse to recycle their household waste could be charged extra under new proposals to reform local government financing.

Lib Dems promise to cut income tax

Menzies Campbell promises to reform the Liberal Democrats

Menzies Campbell has today committed the Liberal Democrats to cutting 2p on the basic rate of income tax as he attempts to revitalise his ailing leadership.