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Find out which museums or galleries that offer free admission are eligible for refunds under the VAT Refund Scheme.
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…
New rules to make it illegal to resell tickets for live events above original cost
Tax and reporting rules for employers covering public transport expenses for employees
Music and sport fans will no longer be ripped off on the ticket resale market thanks to new measures making it illegal to resell tickets for live events above original cost
Update on the end of the government’s free council car parking scheme for health, care and volunteer workers.
Marking the centenary of the Battle of Amiens and the Subsequent Hundred Days Offensive
Apply for a visa to visit the UK if you want to marry or register a civil partnership within 6 months - eligibility, documents, how to apply, how much it costs
Guidance and templates to help free schools write their admission and referral policies.
Find out how to apply VAT to betting, gaming, bingo, lotteries and machine games.
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