We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
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…
This page lists the locations and opening dates of temporary jobcentres.
Guidance about the premium customer service for employers, explaining the benefits, costs, eligibility and how to apply.
On the 29th November, the Mystery Shopper Service was renamed the Public Procurement Review Service.
This service allows hospitals to record incidents of infection after surgery, track patient results and review or change practice to avoid further infections.
How the Workplace Charging Scheme works, responsibilities for installers and how to make a claim.
UKHSA helps hospitals record incidents of surgical site infection (SSI), to help improve surgical practice and prevent further infections.
These documents show the issues raised and resolution of cases investigated during 2011 to 2014 under the Mystery Shopper scheme.
The Groceries Code Adjudicator is responsible for regulating the relationships between the UK’s largest grocery retailers and their direct suppliers by encouraging, monitoring and enforcing compliance with the Groceries Supply Code of Practice. GCA works with the Department for Business...
Provides guidance on planning for retail and other town centre uses.
Department of Health and Social Care and MHRA register of licensed wholesale distribution sites (human and veterinary).
Form for premises and sites that handle or use animal by-products (ABPs) to register.
This page brings together information on Freeports operating within the UK.
New laws to be introduced to ban unavoidable hidden fees to force businesses to be upfront with customers
Learn how the Government Digital Service is monitoring accessibility under the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No.2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
Guidance and advice for candidates using the Civil Service Jobs website.
How online marketplaces will deal with VAT for goods from overseas that are sold to customers in the UK.
When you can collect and treat non-hazardous waste from different sites on one premises before sending it to an authorised waste management facility.
Recreational organisations like caravan clubs or the Scouts can apply for an exemption to camp without a licence or planning permission.
You usually need a licence from PPL PRS to play live or recorded music in public - includes playing background music at your business, and staging live music or theatre productions.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. We’ll send you a link to a feedback form. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. Don’t worry we won’t send you spam or share your email address with anyone.