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Product Safety Report for Fashion Jewelry Copper coloured metal necklace presenting a serious health risk.
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…
Product Recall for Vincenza Jewellery Pave Zircon Initial Cord Bracelet presenting a serious chemical risk.
When and how you need to register your item or apply for an exemption certificate to deal in ivory.
How to comply with hallmarking law if your business supplies items described as precious metal (gold, silver, platinum or palladium).
Product Safety Report for Fashion Jewellery Half Moon Earrings presenting a serious chemical risk.
Product Safety Report: Fashion Jewellery Hoop Earrings presenting a serious chemical risk.
The rules about product labelling - including special rules for retailers and manufacturers in different business sectors (like food, jewellery and toys)
Bringing in goods for personal use when you travel to the UK from abroad - types of tax and duty, duty free, EU and non-EU arrivals, banned and restricted goods.
Product Safety Report for fashion watch and jewellery set presenting a serious risk to health.
How to apply VAT rules to supplies, imports and export of gold and investment gold.
Two jewellery businesses with an emphasis on creating bespoke commissions are the joint winners of the HALO Award 2023.
Product Recall for Vevor Ultrasonic Jewellery Cleaner presenting a high risk of electric shock.
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Judge Shanks on 16 April 2024.
Find out your VAT obligations if you use an online marketplace to sell goods in the UK.
Find out if you’re a high value dealer and need to register with HMRC under the money laundering regulations.
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