The party wants a one-off levy on the millions of pounds it says executives have made from high bills.
Labour has called on the government to freeze energy bills through to July. to be funded through an increased windfall tax on energy company profits.
The Liberal Democrats have previously called for a windfall tax on what they called the "super-profits" of oil and gas companies, which they say would raise at least £15bn more than the government's current Energy Profits Levy. The government spokesperson said there was already a 75% corporate tax rate,"which strikes a balance between funding significant cost of living support for families and businesses, while encouraging investment into the North Sea to bolster the UK's energy security"., a household using a typical amount of gas and electricity pays £2,500 a year.
The Lib Dems say their plan would mainly be funded by money already budgeted for energy support, but not spent because wholesale energy prices have since fallen.
Danmark Seneste Nyt, Danmark Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også læse nyheder, der ligner denne, som vi har indsamlet fra andre nyhedskilder.
Vapes could get more expensive as ministers consider new taxVAPES could get more expensive under plans for a new tax being considered by Ministers. Government sources said the levy is being looked at as part of a crackdown on the e-cigs. Proposals aro…
Læs mere »
Hunt raising fuel duty would only put a heavy tax burden on working familiesFuel’s gold DO those in Downing Street really grasp how hard life is for working families fleeced by the highest taxes in 70 years? We hope so. After all, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has admitted that…
Læs mere »
County council's tax rise as use of £21 million 'windfall' debatedHertfordshire County Council brought in a 5 council tax rise “with heavy hearts” but its use of a tax “windfall” has been criticised.
Læs mere »
Priti Patel calls on Jeremy Hunt to halt planned corporation tax rise amid Tory tensionsPriti Patel who left the Cabinet when Boris Johnson stepped down, said “now is not the time” for an increase in the tax, which targets the profits of businesses
Læs mere »
Wind farm developers demand UK tax breaks to offset rising costs\n\t\t\tGet local insights from Lisbon to Moscow with an unrivalled network of journalists across Europe,\n\t\t\texpert analysis, our dedicated ‘Brussels Briefing’ newsletter. Customise your myFT page to track\n\t\t\tthe countries of your choice.\n\t\t
Læs mere »
Wind farm developers demand UK tax breaks to offset rising costs\n\t\t\tGet local insights from Lisbon to Moscow with an unrivalled network of journalists across Europe,\n\t\t\texpert analysis, our dedicated ‘Brussels Briefing’ newsletter. Customise your myFT page to track\n\t\t\tthe countries of your choice.\n\t\t
Læs mere »