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How schools should setup a Microsoft Windows laptop or tablet before lending the device to a child, family or young person.
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…
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You can only buy tax-free goods from shops: in Great Britain (England,…
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Machine Games Duty (MGD): what you pay it on, how to register, filing your return and changing your details.
Find out how to apply VAT to betting, gaming, bingo, lotteries and machine games.
Information on content filtering and mobile device management to ensure devices are safe to use by young people and families
An update from the government on industry-led measures to improve player protections with regards to loot boxes in video games.
Find out about Machine Games Duty, how the duty is charged and who has to pay.
I-VMS - Frequently asked questions
How to pay Machine Games Duty: payment reference number, online, Bacs or CHAPS, Direct Debit, cheque or your bank.
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