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British public votes ‘Corporate tax avoidance’ top ethical concern for incredible 11th year in a row

For the past two decades, the Institute of Business Ethics (IBE) has been conducting the Attitudes of the British Public to Business Ethics survey.

The latest survey reveals that ‘Corporate tax avoidance’ is the most pressing issue for an amazing 11th consecutive year. Chosen by 43% of respondents, the findings indicate that business and government are still collectively falling short of public expectations…

You made Fair Tax Week 2023 the best yet

Fair Tax Week 2023 has now come to a close. We have to say a huge ‘thank you’ to the many businesses, organisations and councils that celebrated the importance of responsible tax conduct and financial transparency.  You made it the best Fair Tax Week to date. It’s difficult to squeeze all the good things that took place into one article, …

Make Architects adds Fair Tax Mark to sustainability blueprint

Make has been awarded the Fair Tax Mark, the global gold standard of responsible tax conduct. Their accreditation falls during Fair Tax Week (8th-18th June), a recognition of the businesses and organisations that are proud to promote responsible tax conduct, and a celebration of the positive contribution this makes to society. Founded in 2004, Make has 150 staff across London, …

Fair Tax Foundation updates list of tax havens

*Please note, we have updated our list of tax havens since this article was published and links have been updated. Bahrain has been added to our list, making the total number of tax havens 72* The growth of tax havens and unethical corporate tax conduct have become prominent concerns across the world. Across the globe, close to 40% of multinational …

‘Fair Tax Nation’ report reveals a deeply concerned UK public, who want Government to get much tougher on corporate tax transparency – and also a worrying fall in trust in HMRC

The Fair Tax Foundation has released the report Fair Tax Nation: UK public attitudes to corporate tax conduct, which analyses the results of seven years of polling of the UK public. The research is supported by Fair Tax Mark accredited Unity Trust Bank, and the report launches on the eve of Fair Tax Week 2023 – which runs June 8-18th. …

Responsible tax conduct is an increasingly important ESG consideration

This is a guest blog post from Natasha Turner, Global Editor at ESG Clarity, for Fair Tax Week 2023. Fair Tax Week 2023 (8th-18th June) is a recognition of the businesses and organisations that are proud to promote responsible tax conduct, and a celebration of the positive contribution this makes to society. Register now to hear Natasha, and speakers from …

What makes a tax haven?

When King Charles acceded to the throne, he inherited a collection of crown dependencies and overseas territories. A legacy of empire, the economies of these small islands barely register on the global stage. But collectively, they make up the world’s largest network of tax havens.

Ranging from Jersey and Guernsey in the Channel to the British Virgin Islands in the Caribbean, they are important cogs in the offshore mechanism…

Why do we need a Tax Justice Sunday?

Tax Justice Sunday (during Fair Tax Week) has been running for several years now, as part of the JustMoney Movement’s Church Action for Tax Justice campaign.

We work with individuals and congregations across the UK churches to promote the idea of tax as a fundamentally good thing and our ability to pay it as something to celebrate…

Wrexham Chauffeurs go the extra mile for financial transparency by gaining Fair Tax Mark

Wrexham Chauffeurs has been awarded the Fair Tax Mark, joining the movement of businesses committed to financial transparency and responsible tax conduct. Wedding cars, guided tours and a “White Glove” delivery service for transporting artwork or official documents are available through Wrexham Chauffeurs North Wales-based Wrexham Chauffeurs is a professional, licensed Private Hire Service offering transport across the UK, including …

Fairtrade pioneer AgroFair becomes first Dutch multinational to gain Fair Tax Mark

AgroFair has been awarded the Fair Tax Mark, becoming the first multinational head-quartered in the Netherlands to secure accreditation to the gold standard of responsible tax conduct. AgroFair is a global distributor of Fairtrade and organic bananas, with sales of over €100m per annum. Its Oke and Latin Pride brands are on sale across Europe, New Zealand and Korea - …