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Regulatory Policy Committee opinion on DHSC's impact assessment on Restricting checkout end-of-aisle and store entrance sales of food and drinks high in fat salt and sugar
VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
VAT is a tax you pay on most goods and services. % of VAT What the rate…
In shops Any VAT due is already included in the price of something you buy…
You’ll pay a rate of either 5% or 0% VAT when certain energy-saving…
If you’re over 60, you pay a reduced rate of VAT (5%) on certain mobility…
You can only buy tax-free goods from shops: in Great Britain (England,…
Tobacco Duty is included in the price you pay for cigarettes, cigars and…
Fuel Duty is included in the price you pay for petrol, diesel and other…
Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) is usually included in the price you pay for…
Airlines pay Air Passenger Duty (APD) for every passenger who flies from…
Regulatory Policy Committee opinion on DHSC's consultation impact assessment of the Restricting checkout sales of food and drinks high in fat, salt, and sugar.
Check UK customs rules for private individuals who use a pleasure craft (like a yacht or other boat) for recreational use, or temporarily import one as a non-UK resident.
Bursaries and scholarships from universities or colleges including hardship funds.
Form to apply for additional services if you are already receiving section 4 support and you need more help.
New laws to be introduced to ban unavoidable hidden fees to force businesses to be upfront with customers
Get extra funding for your early years childcare provider so they can provide better care for your child - early years pupil premium, disability access fund
Apply for the Registered Traveller service to get through UK border control faster and without filling in a landing card
Guidance for businesses explaining the rules on payment surcharges.
Use this form if you've received a letter or email from HMRC asking you to send details to support your VAT repayment claim.
We recognise that you and other members of your household might be experiencing additional stress, anxiety, or financial strains due to the current cost of living pressures. To help, we’ve created this guide on how to make sure you’re getting...
We are committed to providing tailored support at the earliest opportunity for customers who may need extra help. This is also in line with our legal responsibilities under the Equality Act, to provide reasonable adjustments to ensure no one is...
Find out when you must charge a minimum of 10 pence for single-use carrier bags, bags you're not required to charge for and the records you must keep and submit.
Use this form to tell DVLA of extra outlets attached to your main business.
A clampdown on fake reviews and hidden fees has been announced by the Government which will help customers cut the costs of living.
How to subscribe or check if you have access to the Customs Declaration Service.
VAT repayments - work out if you're due a VAT repayment using your VAT Return
Find out about Extra-Statutory Concessions for matters formerly administered by the Inland Revenue.
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