UK's John Healey targets tax crackdown on online marketplaces in first budget
UK minister John Healey is pushing for a tax crackdown on online marketplaces as part of the government's first budget. The measure aims to close loopholes that let platforms and their sellers pay less tax, and could raise costs across the online retail sector.
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