Streaming: Taxation

(asked on 9th October 2026) - View Source

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether his department has considered a tax on online music and video streaming services that directs revenues towards grassroots artists and music makers.


Answered by
James Murray Portrait
James Murray
Financial Secretary to the Treasury and Paymaster General
This question was answered on 21st October 2026

The Chancellor makes decisions on tax policy at fiscal events, and does not routinely comment on proposals.

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