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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…
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Set up a free school - find out what you need to do and how to increase your chance of success
A list of contacts that providers and care recipients can approach to access free PPE, including the PPE Portal, local authorities and local resilience forums.
Guidance for proposers looking to set up new mainstream free schools. This includes 16 to 19 free schools.
Template to help free schools, university technical colleges (UTCs) and studio schools produce their lease.
How we calculate and allocate revenue funding for mainstream free schools in the 2025 to 2026 academic year.
Using deposit protection schemes - the official schemes, information you must give tenants, what happens if you do not protect a deposit, disputes and advice
How to get VAT relief if you’re buying goods because of your disability.
Product Safety Report for Steam Cleaner presenting a high risk of fire.
How the UK supports the use of combined heat and power (CHP) or 'cogeneration', which avoids network losses and reduces emissions.
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