John Healey ‘targets tax crackdown on online marketplaces’ in first budget

In his upcoming first budget, Chancellor John Healey is reportedly preparing a tax crackdown targeting major online marketplaces such as Amazon and eBay. The proposed policy would shift the responsibility for collecting taxes owed by third-party retailers directly onto the platforms themselves. This measure is projected to generate up to £1 billion in additional revenue for the Treasury. The initiative reflects a broader effort to ensure tax compliance among international digital retailers operating within the United Kingdom.