Written Question·Treasury·UIN 72945

Football: Taxation

Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 8 September 2025

Question

Neil Duncan-Jordan

Labour — Poole

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will consider introducing a 2 per cent levy on football transfers over £10 million.

Answer

James Murray
The government is committed to ensuring the long-term health of English football at all levels. At this moment in time, the government is not considering a levy on football transfers.