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How to prepare and what to do if you’re affected by extreme weather and natural hazards while travelling or living abroad.
Find out which admission charges to cultural exhibitions and events are exempt from VAT.
Find out about the tax treatment of other types of travel and related expenses such as training courses, removal expenses, car parking and overnight expenses.
A working group of the Tourism Industry Council, set up to provide a sounding board for the government on the best way to help grow the business events industry across the UK.
Find out when you need to pay VAT if you provide holiday accommodation, caravans and camping facilities.
We have introduced a business rates holiday for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses.
If you’re travelling abroad, it's important to take out appropriate travel insurance before you go.
Your rights as a passenger when travelling by sea and inland waterway.
Find out when bank holidays are in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland - including past and future bank holidays
If you’re a VAT registered business, check if you can temporarily reduce the rate of VAT on supplies relating to hospitality, accommodation, or admission to certain attractions.
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing social functions, including annual parties, for employees
FCDO travel advice aims to inform British nationals so they can make decisions about travelling abroad. This page sets out how the FCDO assesses risks and compiles travel advice.
Find out how to account for VAT on entertainment provided by your business.
Find out about travelling and subsistence expenses for an employee's spouse when they accompany them on business trips.
FCDO travel advice for Tanzania. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Find out when transactions involving land and buildings are exempt from VAT.
FCDO travel advice for Iraq. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Tunisia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Jamaica. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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