UK's Wealthiest Evade Billions in Taxes, More Than Initially Estimated

Author: Ava Bakker
Published: 2025-05-16 at 15:21
Category: Finance
Language: English
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The UK's richest evade billions in taxes, with fines dropping sharply. The NAO urges action to recover lost revenue, which could ease budget pressures.
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The UK's wealthiest individuals may be evading significantly more tax than previously thought, according to a report by the National Audit Office (NAO). The watchdog highlights a dramatic decline in fines imposed on high-net-worth individuals, urging the government to take action. The NAO estimates billions in unpaid taxes annually, which could fund public services and defense.

Finance Minister Rachel Reeves faces pressure to raise taxes in the upcoming budget, while former economic adviser Nick Williams criticizes current plans as 'uncredible.' The NAO report reveals a doubling of compliance yields from wealthy taxpayers, reaching £5.2 billion in 2023-2024.

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