thewealthnet

New commission launched to test UK wealth tax idea

News Team, 03/11/2020

A new commission has been set up to establish whether a UK wealth tax is “desirable and deliverable”.

Researchers from the London School of Economics, the University of Warwick, UK Economic and Social Research Council and CAGE have come together to examine the potential impact of introducing a wealth tax.

As the government looks to raise funds after the Covid-19 pandemic, a wealth tax is one option that will certainly be considered.

However, “before [a wealth tax] could be supported, let alone implemented, there are many questions that need answering,” an interim report announcing the commission stated...


Continue reading this article...


Start a free trial now for access to breaking news and cutting edge analysis of the wealth management industry.







You are currently not logged in,
login to view the full article
start by clicking this button.





Need a subscription,
fill out the form here or
contact subs@thewealthnet.com


About PAM

PAM Insight is the world’s leading independent provider of essential specialist news, analysis and comparative data for the fast-evolving world of wealth management.

Read more about PAM