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Procurement options available from the Crown Commercial Service for the public sector.
How we work with buyers and suppliers to improve the way technology is bought across government and the public sector.
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…
Set up regular payments to pay back your equity loan fees and charges.
Access online catalogues and get quotes for the procurement of low value goods and services across the public sector.
Business expenses you can claim if you're self-employed
Find out about buying a home through shared ownership. Read about who can apply, costs, paying rent, buying more shares and repairing and selling your home.
Your right to buy your council home - including how to apply, who is eligible, discounts available and where to get help and advice.
Pharmacy, prescription-only (POM), and general sale list (GSL) medicines: apply to move your medicine to a different classification.
The Crown Commercial Service technology service principles help us to continually improve the way technology is bought across government and the public sector.
The latest data tables on social housing sales.
Retailers can calculate the VAT they have to record in their account per day or week instead of for each sale
The final report recommends the introduction of a small suite of simple savings and protection insurance products. HM Treasury has reviewed progress made one year on from the final report.
Check if you can claim a VAT refund using the DIY housebuilders scheme, if you’re building a new house.
You can no longer open a Help to Buy ISA. Find out how it works if you already have one, including how much the government will top up your savings by.
Bringing in goods for personal use when you travel to the UK from abroad - types of tax and duty, duty free, EU and non-EU arrivals, banned and restricted goods.
Find out what you need to do when importing commercial goods into Great Britain in your accompanied baggage or small vehicle.
Buy a vehicle - how to check you’re not buying a stolen vehicle. Registering, taxing and insuring your vehicle.
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