As millions face a brutal combination of rising prices, stagnant wages and the erosion of social security, some of the UK’s richest individuals are evading taxes to the tune of £5.2 billion a year – the equivalent of an extra £200 per year to every household in the UK.
In a new contribution to the growing campaign for tax justice, Oxfam have today published a new report calling for fair play in taxation in order to help millions escape poverty for good. The infographic below powerfully illustrates a number of ways in which £5.2 billion a year could help tackle poverty and boost the supply of affordable housing.
For more information, you can read the full report here.
