The British Government announced overnight that the UK Air Passenger Duty (APD) will increase by eight per cent next April.

Passengers who upgrade to business class for flights out of London will have to fork out an extra $160 under a new tax.

After motorbiking round the world and saving Happy Feet, economist Gareth Morgan wants to revolutionise our tax and welfare system. Andrew Laxon asks him why.

An educated public, knowledgeable of what the issues are and requiring of change, is a prerequisite for any political commitment emerging.