Change the UK tax year to start on the 1st of January
The UK tax year runs from 6 April to 5 April, a relic of 1752 when Britain switched calendars and “lost” 11 days. That historical quirk made sense then - but today, it’s a barrier to simplicity and global alignment. Let's modernise our system for ease and alignment with over 120 other countries.
Rachel Reeves
Chancellor
Similar motions
Give the UK a General Election annually on the first Thursday in every April
Increase the personal tax-free allowance to £26000
Make Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve & 2 January bank holidays & seek UK alignment
Make British Summer Time (BST) permanent year-round
Give UK taxpayers a direct say in how a proportion of their taxes are spent.
Change the UK tax year to start on the 1st of January
The UK tax year runs from 6 April to 5 April, a relic of 1752 when Britain switched calendars and “lost” 11 days. That historical quirk made sense then - but today, it’s a barrier to simplicity and global alignment. Let's modernise our system for ease and alignment with over 120 other countries.
Rachel ReevesSimilar motions
Give the UK a General Election annually on the first Thursday in every April
Increase the personal tax-free allowance to £26000
Make Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve & 2 January bank holidays & seek UK alignment
Make British Summer Time (BST) permanent year-round
Give UK taxpayers a direct say in how a proportion of their taxes are spent.