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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…
Airlines pay Air Passenger Duty (APD) for every passenger who flies from…
Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) is usually included in the price you pay for…
Strategies and useful tools to help improve parades of shops.
You must register with your local authority to run a food business.
Growth Hubs are local public/private sector partnerships led by the Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs). They join up national and local business support so it is easy for businesses to find the help they need.
Find out how SIA licensing applies to shopping centres and retail outlets.
Explanation of terms used in Ofsted's official and national statistical releases.
Guidance for local authorities on how to access the local government income compensation scheme for lost sales, fees and charges as a result of COVID-19.
How sellers deal with VAT for goods from overseas that they sell direct to customers in the UK.
These documents explain factors contributing to inequality in public health and set out methods for local bodies to reduce them.
Information about local services that have been disrupted by severe weather conditions
An overview of the government's approach to managing local coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreaks.
Supports local authorities to mobilise local businesses to improve the health of their staff and customers.
Find registered local bus services by operator name, licence number, or start and finish point
FCDO travel advice for El Salvador. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
How online marketplaces will deal with VAT for goods from overseas that are sold to customers in the UK.
The Resilience Capabilities Programme aims to increase the capability to respond to and recover from civil emergencies and provides advice on preparing for a crisis.
How councils can deal with abandoned shopping and luggage trolleys, including who to consult, disposal and claiming costs.
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.
Guidance on PPE, face coverings, face visors, and hand cleaning and sanitising products, for the protection of consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Traffic management guidance for local authorities.
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