Taxation

Media Statement:

The tax, both excise duty and VAT, raised through the sale of tobacco products continues to be a major source of revenue for the Government, contributing around £10 billion annually.
It has been the policy of successive Governments to maintain a high level of tax on tobacco products in order to reduce tobacco consumption and the prevalence of smoking.
It is not surprising that due to the UK’s high level of tax on tobacco products we experience very high levels of smuggling and crossborder shopping.

The Government risks undermining its own Tackling Tobacco Smuggling Strategy
Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Double tobacco tax hike will delight the smugglers
Wednesday, March 24, 2010

TMA responds to Policy Exchange research note ‘Cough Up’
Thursday, March 18, 2010

Not just a VAT increase – It’s a stealth tax on tobacco
Friday, January 1, 2010

Tobacco tax increase – A return to the bad old days
Thursday, December 10, 2009

Tobacco Tax Hike – Good News For Smugglers
Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Tobacco Tax Increase Will Not Stub Out Smuggling
Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Tobacco Industry’s Concern Over Tobacco Duty Increase
Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Moderate Increase Doesn’t Allay Concerns Over Smuggling
Wednesday, March 16, 2005

Tobacco Tax Policy Needs Fundamental Re-Think
Friday, March 11, 2005