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Air Passenger Duty

1 story Updated October 5, 2026

Photograph · London Gatwick Airport

Healey's First Budget and the Travel Bill

The Budget lands 28 October. ABTA wants APD frozen and children exempted, and a percentage-based visitor levy is coming. Both could change what premium clients pay.

Jeff Cameron · Oct 5, 2026 · 2 min

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