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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…
Information to support your recovery after COVID-19.
How to get the VAT back on goods you buy in Northern Ireland from shops that offer tax-free shopping (VAT Notice 704/1).
Information about COVID-19 and pregnancy from the Royal College of Obstretricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG).
Advice on how to stay secure online from the UK's National Cyber Security Centre.
Find out about the VAT Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) Scheme and registering to report and pay VAT due on imports of low value goods to consumers in the EU, Northern Ireland, or both.
A checklist for fashion professionals working, performing or touring in an EU country, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.
Guidance and support on coronavirus (COVID-19) in Scotland.
These publications provide analyses and data that are not classified as research or official statistics.
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...
Find out how SIA licensing applies to shopping centres and retail outlets.
How the Valuation Office Agency calculates your rateable value for business rates.
Find out about the symptoms of COVID-19, what to do if you or your child has them and when to get medical help.
Find UK trade data from HMRC. Look up data about imports, exports, commodities and traders.
The CMA has opened an investigation into 3 fashion brands to scrutinise their ‘green’ claims.
Browse cases data for specific areas within the UK.
Stop and search rates for different ethnic groups in England and Wales.
Procurement options available from the Crown Commercial Service for the public sector.
Find out about your human rights and how they are protected.
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