November 14, 2022 08:17 GMT
UK To Consider Further Windfall Tax Hike On Energy Firms
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The UK government is considering an even larger than previously anticipated increase of the windfall tax on oil and gas companies, according to the Times.
• The UK is considering increasing the existing windfall tax to 35% from 25% previously.
• The tax would also apply to power generation firms and would run until 2028 from 2025 previously envisaged.
• The government earlier this month announced plans to increase the windfall tax by 5% to 30%.
• A decision on the extension of the tax is expected at the latest by 17 November, when the country’s Autumn Statement is due.
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