levy

In addition, from October 2025 a new packaging levy comes into force.

Hence the competition levies a physiological toll linked to mutant bacteria with resistance.

Under the plans councils will be given the power to introduce a small "visitor levy" to raise money.

In the recent Budget, Labour raised the levy to 38% - meaning the total tax rate on the companies is now 78% - and extended it by a further year.

Tenants would, however, be required to contribute to the tax rolls by an unspecified amount through a “possessory interest tax” that can be levied on private companies leasing public buildings.