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• Updated: 23 February 2024

VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.

• VAT and duties

  VAT is a tax you pay on most goods and services. % of VAT What the rate…

• Where you see VAT

  In shops Any VAT due is already included in the price of something you buy…

• VAT on energy-saving products

  You’ll pay a rate of either 5% or 0% VAT when certain energy-saving…

• VAT on mobility aids

  If you’re over 60, you pay a reduced rate of VAT (5%) on certain mobility…

• Tax-free shopping

  You can only buy tax-free goods from shops: in Great Britain (England,…

• Alcohol and tobacco duties

  Tobacco Duty is included in the price you pay for cigarettes, cigars and…

• Fuel Duty

  Fuel Duty is included in the price you pay for petrol, diesel and other…

• Air Passenger Duty

  Airlines pay Air Passenger Duty (APD) for every passenger who flies from…

• Insurance Premium Tax

  Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) is usually included in the price you pay for…

• Updated: 25 September 2025

Gambling industry statistics are published twice a year (in May and November) and provide the latest information on each sector regulated by the Gambling Commission.

• Updated: 24 March 2021

The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has appointed Ruth Evans as Chair of the Gambling Commission for a term of 5 years starting on 30 September 2026

• Updated: 7 September 2026

Find out which online gambling free games and bonuses you offer are liable to tax, and how to calculate your liability.

• Updated: 30 August 2017

• Updated: 23 September 2026

• Updated: 29 August 2018

Find out how to apply VAT to betting, gaming, bingo, lotteries and machine games.

• Updated: 31 March 2017

If you live in England and work you may be able to get free childcare for a child aged 9 months to 4 years old. Check if you're eligible and how and when to apply.