Paul Nowak, general secretary of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), and Julian Richer, founder of Richer Sounds, have jointly urged the UK government to tackle tax evasion by the wealthy.
They highlight the £36bn annually lost in unpaid taxes and call for increased funding for HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to boost investigations and enforcement.
The duo emphasised the impact on public services and criticised the government’s apparent prioritisation of tax cuts over essential funding.
1. TUC and Richer Sounds founder Julian Richer demand government action on wealthy tax dodgers.
2. Up to £36bn annually is lost in unpaid taxes owed by companies and individuals, according to Nowak and Richer.
3. They call for increased funding for HMRC to enhance investigations and enforcement.
4. Analysis shows £20bn of the tax gap stems from serious transgressions such as criminal attacks and evasion.
5. Concerns raised over depleted morale among HMRC staff and a decline in compliance checks.
6. Critics argue against prioritising tax cuts over funding for essential public services, citing the deteriorating state of healthcare, infrastructure, and justice systems.
