Fairer and simpler taxation of wealth is a crucial part of that agenda, with Britain’s largest wealth tax – council tax – in particular need of reform to make it more pretty targeted and fewer regressive”, he added. The current rise in rates of interest has been blamed for ending Britain’s wealth boom and causing whole family wealth to plunge by a quarter because the Covid-19 pandemic. Investors are beginning to keep away from firms promoting their environmental, social and governance credentials. Premier Roger Cook will meet with companies including Mitsui & Co on the primary day of his mission …