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eBay boss says Healey's expected online tax crackdown must not 'unfairly' hit small UK businesses

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First reported on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 19:01 EDT by Evening Standard·Latest article on Monday 19 October 2026 at 02:17 EDT

Summary

Chancellor John Healey is expected to reform the way tax is collected on online marketplaces as part of the upcoming Budget, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported on Monday 19 October, The Independent saying the Chancellor plans to make digital platforms directly responsible for collecting VAT owed by all merchants trading on their sites. The boss of eBay said the online tax crackdown must not 'unfairly' hit small UK businesses, according to both outlets, The Independent describing it as a warning to the Labour government. Wales Online and the Bristol Post, headlining an 'October 28' tax changes update for eBay sellers, wrote that the plans could reportedly be announced this month.

Latest: eBay's boss said the online tax crackdown must not 'unfairly' hit small UK businesses, as Chancellor John Healey is expected to reform the way tax is collected on online marketplaces in the upcoming Budget, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported.

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How it unfolded

  1. Monday 19 October

    eBay's boss said the online tax crackdown must not 'unfairly' hit small UK businesses, as Chancellor John Healey is expected to reform the way tax is collected on online marketplaces in the upcoming Budget, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported.

  2. Sunday 18 October