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The Low Pay Commission is an independent body that advises the government about the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage. LPC is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Business and Trade .
How to approach sampling ambient air and the sampling and analytical techniques to use.
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 identify and report harmful trade practices that affect your business when exporting, importing or operating domestically.
The TRA has recommended putting a new trade remedy measure in place to protect the UK’s SPVC industry from harm caused by low-priced imports from the US.
How to use a cost benefit analysis to evaluate your digital health product.
How the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) changes from 1 April 2025 will affect your vehicle.
Sanitation Mapper is a free and simple monitoring tool designed to generate powerful maps showing the status of sanitation interventions
How to use a cost effectiveness analysis to evaluate your digital health product.
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