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Product Recall for 24H Outdoor Online Store Life Jacket sold via AliExpress presenting a serious risk of drowning.
Find out your VAT obligations if you use an online marketplace to sell goods in the UK.
Information on methods used by fraudsters to target members of the public when using online financial and retail services.
Understand how Alibaba, Amazon, eBay and Facebook help rights holders protect their intellectual property.
VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
Restrictions during lockdowns impacted where we could spend our money, pushing up the proportion of online retail sales to an all-time high. This article analyses RSI, CHAPS, and Revolut data to explore what people were spending their money on from...
This research explored the attitudes and experiences of individuals shopping online, including misrepresentation or undervaluation, and consumer awareness of VAT and customs requirements.
Check if an online retailer that sells pet medicines is on the Veterinary Medicines Directorate’s accredited internet retailer scheme (AIRS)
Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) - retailer and wholesaler responsibilities, waste collection and compliance schemes.
This is the official one-stop shop for businesses on child online safety.
The British Hallmarking Council's HALO award 2023 is open for submissions.
What you need to do if you sell or store tobacco products in the UK.
What you need to do now that the eCommerce Directive no longer applies to the UK.
How to pay the VAT due on your One Stop Shop VAT (OSS) Return and how long it takes for your payment to reach HMRC.
Rules for online and distance selling for businesses
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