big three” (income tax / VAT / NI)

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When people refer to the “big three” taxes in the UK—Income Tax, National Insurance (NI), and VAT—they account for the majority of government revenue. Based on the most recent UK Treasury / OBR data (2024–25 estimates):

Tax	Approx. % of total UK government revenue
Income Tax	~26–27%
National Insurance Contributions (NICs)	~17–18%
VAT	~19–20%
Combined “big three”	~62–65% of total revenue

So over 60% of government revenue comes from just these three. The remaining ~35–38% comes from corporation tax, excise duties (fuel, alcohol, tobacco), council tax, business rates, capital gains tax, stamp duties, and other smaller sources.

If you want, I can also break down how much each “big three” contributes per household on average—gives a more concrete feel for the numbers. Do you want me to do that?

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Beyond the “big three” (Income Tax, VAT, and National Insurance), the UK government collects revenue from several other sources. Here’s a breakdown of the main ones:

Tax / Revenue Source	Approx. % of total revenue	Notes
Corporation Tax	~8–9%	Paid by companies on profits; subject to rates changes.
Excise Duties	~6–7%	Includes fuel duty, alcohol, tobacco, and gambling duties.
Council Tax	~5%	Levied locally on households based on property value.
Business Rates	~3–4%	Paid by businesses on property they occupy.
Capital Gains Tax	~1–2%	On profits from selling assets like property or shares.
Inheritance Tax	~1%	On estates above a certain threshold.
Stamp Duty / Land Transaction Tax	~1–2%	Paid on property or land transfers.
Other smaller sources	~3–4%	Includes interest, fines, fees, etc.

So even though the “big three” dominate, there’s a diverse mix of smaller taxes that together make up roughly a third of total government revenue.

If you want, I can also make a visual pie chart of all UK taxes to see the proportions clearly—it makes it easier to grasp at a glance. Do you want me to do that?

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NDE POST 

Here’s a bullet-point gist of your passage, capturing its key insights clearly and concisely:

• After death and returning, a deeper understanding of reality emerged.

• Realized there exists a higher, non-physical realm that provides true meaning, fulfillment, support, and love.

• Discovered the self is far greater than previously imagined — radiant with love and grace.

• Understood that life on Earth is a play or expression of Higher Consciousness.

• Recognized that the “world” is a human creation, built from shared beliefs, traditions, and illusions.

• Saw two distinct paths of awareness:

  • Horizontal path: human-made world of external achievements and inherited illusions.

  • Vertical path: inner Divine connection — from the sacred heart upward into eternity.

• This awakening transformed the entire perspective on life, aligning it with spiritual truth and cosmic awareness.

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