Tax Justice Network

April 11, 2017

Campaigners demonstrate 'In Praise of Whistleblowers'

Members of the Methodist Tax Justice Network and the Tax Justice Network gathered outside the Embankment headquarters of PricewaterhouseCoopers on Wednesday 5 April 2017 to demonstrate in support of whistleblowers and against the actions of PwC, who have facilitated global tax avoidance, tried to prevent the release of information in the public interest and lobbied against necessary changes to international tax laws.
July 8, 2015

More action needed to tackle tax dodging after budget

Responding to the 2015 Summer Budget, development agency Oxfam gave a qualified welcome to action on tax abuse, but said that much more is needed.
February 4, 2015

Archbishop of Canterbury speaks out for tax justice

Archbishop Justin Welby has stressed the importance of companies paying their fair share of tax in the countries where they make their money.
January 29, 2015

The case for a Tax Dodging Bill

Commenting on the launch of the Tax Dodging Bill campaign across the UK, Ekklesia co-director Simon Barrow said:
January 29, 2015

Tax dodging bill 'needed within 100 days' of a new government

Tougher tax legislation could bring in billions of extra revenue to fight poverty, says charities and church organisations across Britain.
January 29, 2015

Tax Dodging Bill: time for change
November 29, 2013

New financial secrecy index questions G20 transparency claims

Despite advocating transparency and tighter tax rules, key G20 economies are actively and aggressively promoting financial secrecy, says a new report.
July 23, 2012

Global action needed on tax avoidance says Christian Aid

Christian Aid has welcomed plans to crack down on tax advisers selling aggressive tax avoidance schemes but says it will make little difference to the trillions hidden offshore.
July 3, 2012

UK is now a tax haven, says top Christian accountant

One of Britain's most well-known Christian accountants has described the UK as a tax haven for the rich in which the poor are now paying more in tax.
July 3, 2012

Methodist conference told 'UK is a tax haven'

Richard Murphy a Quaker, commentator and founder of the Tax Justice Network gave the Beckly lecture at the annual Methodist Conference yesterday (2 July)