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Information on methods used by fraudsters to target members of the public when using online financial and retail services.
How all state-funded schools in England can get impartial help and advice from Department for Education (DfE) procurement specialists.
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…
Practical information and advice on how to set up and run a collective purchasing or community buying group.
Practical advice to consider when purchasing a property or timeshare overseas.
The CMA has produced this guide to help you buy green heating and insulation products and to understand your key rights and protections under consumer law.
Strategies and useful tools to help improve parades of shops.
Resources to help you buy goods and services for your school, get better value and be compliant with procurement regulations.
Things to consider when buying and using products.
How to buy a home: preparing to buy, deciding on a home, making offers, conveyancing, paying Stamp Duty Land Tax and making complaints.
Your purchasing strategy must show you’ve considered commercial and technology aspects, and contractual limitations.
Access online catalogues and get quotes for the procurement of low value goods and services across the public sector.
Buy a vehicle - how to check you’re not buying a stolen vehicle. Registering, taxing and insuring your vehicle.
Information for schools and school buying professionals on sourcing resources to help deliver remote education.
This guide sets out essential information for British nationals wanting to buy property in Egypt.
Advice for British people buying property in Morocco, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements, complaints and more.
If you buy a pet dog or cat, it’s important that you make checks to help combat the illegal trade in pet animals.
Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying property in France.
This is the official one-stop shop for businesses on child online safety.
A 60-second summary on how to make sure you're in charge of the additional features your child can buy in app-based and online games.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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