Response to the government's freeports consultation

The government is proposing to introduce a number of freeports around the UK. While there has been limited information provided on the specifics, the proposal is to have zones with lower taxes and regulatory standards. Tax Justice UK is deeply concerned that this would create micro tax havens dotted across the British countryside and fail to spur any new economic development.

Read our full response to the government's consultation. This response was supported by War on Want and the Women's Budget Group.