https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/landfill-tax-review-call-for-evidence<\/a>. These confirm the government is considering a range of options to future-proof, simplify and improve environmental outcomes from the tax.<\/p> <\/p>
To this end, HM Treasury officials continue to work closely with departments including HM Revenue and Customs, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Environment Agency \u2013 as well as with external interested parties, before confirming further next steps.<\/p>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 7 March 2024 to Question 16898 on Landfill Tax, what discussions has he had with the (a) Environment Agency, (b) Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and (c) waste disposal sector on the potential impact of the removal of landfill tax exemptions.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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The government is undertaking a review of landfill tax in England and Northern Ireland with the aim of ensuring the tax continues to support the government\u2019s ambitious environmental objectives, including zero avoidable waste by 2050. Since 2000, the tax has contributed to a 90% reduction in local authority waste sent to landfill in England.<\/p>
The Government keeps all tax policy under review, any potential changes are considered in the round at fiscal events<\/p>"}
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Treasury Ministers and officials have meetings with a wide variety of organisations in the public and private sectors, including the financial services regulators, on an ongoing basis.<\/p>
<\/p>
Insurers make commercial decisions about the pricing of insurance based on their assessment on the likelihood and expected cost of a claim. The Government does not intervene in these commercial decisions by insurers as this could damage competition in the market.<\/p>
<\/p>
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is the independent regulator and responsible for supervising the insurance industry. The FCA have introduced several reforms, including the Consumer Duty rules, to ensure consumers are treated fairly in regard to pricing.<\/p>"}
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As set out in the Border Target Operating Model, published in August 2023, HMRC is exploring options on how to operate inland border facility services on a commercial basis. This work is being done in conjunction with other government departments who use the site \u2013 specifically the Department for Transport (who own the site) and the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. This work is being led by Cabinet Office who are considering what the best use of the site should be and the arrangements needed to be put in place for it post-2025, which is when the current planning permission expires.<\/p>
<\/p>"}
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The Government has taken action to address fraudulent activity being hosted online through the Online Safety Act 2023, which includes a new standalone duty requiring large internet firms to remove fraudulent content on their platforms.<\/p>
<\/p>
In addition, the financial promotions regime seeks to ensure that consumers are provided with clear and accurate information that enables them to make appropriate decisions for their individual circumstances. Under this regime, financial promotions communicated by a firm not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) must be approved by an FCA-authorised firm, unless the promotion is otherwise subject to an exemption. The Government has worked with the FCA to introduce a financial promotions gateway which gives the regulator greater oversight of the approval of financial promotions and reduces the number of authorised firms able to undertake such approvals.<\/p>
<\/p>
The provision of financial advice is an FCA regulated activity. HM Treasury works closely with the FCA to ensure that this market works fairly for both firms and consumers, and that the advice being provided is of high quality.<\/p>
<\/p>
The Government has also established the Money and Pensions Service to provide free, impartial money and pensions guidance directly to consumers online and by telephone.<\/p>
<\/p>"}
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The Government has taken action to address fraudulent activity being hosted online through the Online Safety Act 2023, which includes a new standalone duty requiring large internet firms to remove fraudulent content on their platforms.<\/p>
<\/p>
In addition, the financial promotions regime seeks to ensure that consumers are provided with clear and accurate information that enables them to make appropriate decisions for their individual circumstances. Under this regime, financial promotions communicated by a firm not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) must be approved by an FCA-authorised firm, unless the promotion is otherwise subject to an exemption. The Government has worked with the FCA to introduce a financial promotions gateway which gives the regulator greater oversight of the approval of financial promotions and reduces the number of authorised firms able to undertake such approvals.<\/p>
<\/p>
The provision of financial advice is an FCA regulated activity. HM Treasury works closely with the FCA to ensure that this market works fairly for both firms and consumers, and that the advice being provided is of high quality.<\/p>
<\/p>
The Government has also established the Money and Pensions Service to provide free, impartial money and pensions guidance directly to consumers online and by telephone.<\/p>
<\/p>"}
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I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 13 June 2023 to Question 188649. [https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2023-06-08/188649].<\/p>"}
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<\/p>Lifetime Allowance charges are published by HMRC annually up to tax year 2021 to 2022 in Table 8 of the Private pension statistics publication: Private pension statistics - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)<\/a>."}
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