Electric cars.

Off topic, but as governments are pushing for a reduction in fossil fuels, aviation via private jets is going though a boom phase, especially since Covid. APD is exactly the same for a passenger on a private jet as it is for a passenger on a commercial aircraft. Yet on a private jet, the fuel burned per hour per passenger is anywhere between 10 and 14 times greater than a commercial plane, depending on the configuration.

There is roughly 30,500 commercial planes including cargo, but there is roughly 23,000 private jets. Some owners can now make a profit out of owning a private jet through leasing due to demand. There was talk about increasing APD for private jets in the budget, I think they were talking about doubling the rate, but even then I don't think that is enough due to the fuel consumption.

 

HO HO HO, what is this rubbish I've just heard?
EV owners will be expected to guess at their annual mileage for the next year and pay in advance, they will then have to claim back any over payment.

I think the lunatics have taken over the asylum.

 

@pete What do you mean 'you think the lunatics have taken over'. That's obvious to everybody.

 

I've since heard other versions of how it will be paid, its fairly obvious they haven't thought it through and just spouting more nonsense.
Throw it in the ring and see where it lands politics.

 

You would be taxed on the methyane from both ends

 

@shiney We should harness all the flying pigs that have appeared following the claims made in the Budget.

 

WARNING All flying animals will be at risk of disappearing into the infamous Black Holes

 

Judging by what the horses leave on the road, I'm not sure adding any kinetic energy from height, is a good idea. Some can be pretty dense and might be a lawsuit waiting to happen.

 

Gulls are bad enough.

 

But it's biodegradable and does wonders for your garden.