Introduction of a new plastic packaging tax (GOV.UK)
General description of the measure This is a new tax that applies to plastic packaging produced in, or imported into, the UK, that does not contain at least 30% recycled
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General description of the measure This is a new tax that applies to plastic packaging produced in, or imported into, the UK, that does not contain at least 30% recycled
Earlier this year, the government put forward plans for a domestic ETS to replace the EU scheme from January 2021 – once the Brexit transition period ends – which could
Diplomats will try to make progress on the last unresolved issues of the Paris Agreement in online events run by UN Climate Change next month. By Chloé Farand Countries have a
The UK has a proud tradition of leadership in climate action and global finance. The urgent need to rebuild the economy in response to the COVID-19 pandemic provides the government
A carbon market linked with the European Union would be a more effective method of reducing pollution in the U.K. after Brexit than an emissions tax, experts on emissions pricing
2020 was supposed to be the year the EU would launch its ambitious plan to tackle the climate crisis. But why does Europe sabotage its climate goals by subsidising the
The UK government has proposed its new carbon pricing scheme to replace the European Emissions Trading System (ETS) upon the country’s split with the EU, as the Brexit deadline approaches.
In response to Covid-19, the Treasury is considering changes to the UK’s tax system on a scale not seen for decades. While changes to the tax system are much needed,
Revenue from fuel duties peaked at 2.2% of national income in 1999–2000 in the UK. However, the duty-levels have since decreased, resulting in a revenue contraction of £19 billion. Prime
More than 100 years ago, British economist Arthur Cecil Pigou explained how to tax things like pollution. His insight on how to deal with negative externalities of industry activities is
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