Calls for windfall tax to be scrapped ahead of Spring Budget

The UK Government says the tax has helped contribute to household energy bills

Business leaders are calling for the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to the scrap the windfall tax ahead of his Spring Budget next week.

A letter from Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce says the ‘supertax’ should be removed as a matter of urgency, in a bid to save jobs and prevent renewable projects being shelved.

STV News is now on WhatsApp

Get all the latest news from around the country

Follow STV News
Follow STV News on WhatsApp

Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country

WhatsApp channel QR Code