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📰 News9 March 2026·2 min read·

UK light dues rate rises to 46p per tonne for 2026–2027

Source: govuk-visas

The UK government has announced an increase in light dues to 46 pence per tonne for the 2026–2027 financial year. Light dues are levies on ships using UK ports, used to fund maritime navigation services. The increase is intended to sustain the high-quality services on which the maritime sector depends.

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