Will there be any changes to the ETS levy next year?

There are no planned Government changes to the UK ETS in 2027 but here’s what you need to know for 2028 and beyond.

What is the 2028 review and why is it happening?

A whole-system review of the UK ETS must be published by the end of 2028. This is a mandatory requirement under Phase 1 of the scheme (2021–2030) and will assess how well the scheme has performed overall.

Will more ships be brought into the UK ETS?

Possibly. The current size threshold for ships covered by the scheme is 5,000 gross tonnes (GT). In 2028, this threshold will be reviewed to consider whether it should be lowered — potentially to as low as 400 GT — which would bring significantly more vessels into the scheme.

What does this mean for customers travelling in 2027?

There are no planned changes to the ETS levy for customers travelling by vehicle on our Portsmouth–Fishbourne car ferry service in 2027.