Public Affairs: PCA puts the brakes on fuel tax rise
11 Oct 2012 | by John Owens
Supported by the RAC, Peter Carroll Associates (PCA) launched a campaign to prevent increases in fuel tax.
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After a period of political and economic instability, the UK Government wanted British overseas territory the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) to restore financial order. Last year, with minimal consultation, the Government announced proposals to introduce VAT at 11 per cent in the Caribbean islands....
Supported by the RAC, Peter Carroll Associates (PCA) launched a campaign to prevent increases in fuel tax.
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