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Find out what support is available to help with the cost of living: income and disability benefits, bills and allowances, childcare, housing and travel.
Find out what support is available to help with the cost of living. This…
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Find advice for managing your money. This includes budgeting advice and…
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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…
How to work out the customs value of imported goods that are free of charge, used, rented or leased if you're an importer or clearing agent.
Find out which museums or galleries that offer free admission are eligible for refunds under the VAT Refund Scheme.
How to apply for a certificate of free sale to export medical devices outside the UK.
How to use Method 5 to work out the customs value of your imported goods if you’re an importer or clearing agent.
As part of Dstl's commitment to improving access to technologies, we're making some of our intellectual property (IP) available for free.
The first wave of the government’s free breakfast clubs have already served two million meals, delivering on the Plan for Change.
Thousands of children to attend free breakfast clubs across the country today, as government delivers its manifesto commitment and promise to working families
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