| 单词 | VAT |
| 例句 | Adds Smeenk: “Two billion euros are left unclaimed in the E.U. each year. If everyone would reclaim the VAT and donate it to a good cause, think of the impact it would have.” Gimme back my VAT! This week as the hike in VAT bites into your tech purchases, we look at the economics of technology. Tech Weekly: Wikimedia and making money on the net 2011-01-04T16:59:02Z Yet in VAT on the West End alone the government makes more than the entire subsidy to theatre. Arts funding cuts will bring down the curtain on our theatre's golden age 2010-07-28T12:31:00Z When he was younger, he said, “most people thought that VAT meant vodka and tonic.” On the Runway Blog: The Surprising Mr. Smith, and Other Party Notes 2012-06-16T16:56:31Z I'd been running my own company, paying 10 actors, doing VAT returns. Dominic Cooke: a life in theatre 2011-01-31T00:05:02Z “A cheaper pound helps us to sell more art, and all sales to the E.U. will become export, so VAT will be eliminated,” said Offer Waterman, a London dealer specializing in 20th-century British art. U.K. Art World Weighs ‘Brexit’ as ‘Depressing Moment’ or Golden Opportunity 2017-03-31T04:00:00Z The VAT refund scheme currently supports around 120 museums and galleries across the country. Design Museum to offer free entry 2014-10-17T04:00:00Z The dog that didn't bark last night was VAT. Alistair Darling turns hard man but Vince Cable gets all the laughs 2010-03-29T21:22:00Z The VAT, or value-added tax, is a charge added to goods and services purchased abroad, with some exceptions — restaurant meals and hotel stays, for instance. Gimme back my VAT! BPI's figures represent revenues from digital and physical music sales and exclude VAT and retailer margins. Digital music reaches UK milestone 2014-02-19T13:21:20Z London theatre sends the Treasury as much in VAT as grants given to theatres. We know spending on the arts makes big money for Britain. So why cut it? 2013-05-02T19:30:01Z Pressed to rule out higher VAT, Darling and Osborne used the traditional formula that they had no plans to raise the tax. Alistair Darling turns hard man but Vince Cable gets all the laughs 2010-03-29T21:22:00Z The cheapest of the 12 suites and rooms is available for a mere €1,100, including breakfast, but not VAT. Rub shoulders with famous ghosts at Zeffirelli's villa ? only ?5,000 a night 2010-07-27T20:11:00Z They will understand, however, when the VAT receipts, which from London theatres alone are greater than all Arts Council subsidy to theatre, start to dry up. Arts cuts: the beginning of the end for British theatre? 2010-06-18T15:32:00Z As examples he cites the Conservatives cutting corporation tax while increasing the rate of VAT, "a deeply regressive tax". George Monbiot comes out fighting on 'Left Hook' tour 2011-02-17T14:35:04Z The idea that the chancellor shouldn't take a de luxe ski break en famille 1. shortly before jacking up VAT and 2. at time of cuts is a chippy fantasy. Was George Osborne wrong to go off skiing? 2011-01-09T00:06:07Z Mr Rotheram said he has written to the chancellor about the VAT issue but has yet to receive a formal response from him. Hillsborough single is released 2012-12-17T12:53:51Z “Otherwise the VAT will be charged via the traveler’s credit card.” Gimme back my VAT! “There is a problem exporting from Britain to the E.U. They need to find a solution for import VAT.” U.K. Art World Weighs ‘Brexit’ as ‘Depressing Moment’ or Golden Opportunity 2017-03-31T04:00:00Z The profit from a cinema ticket, once VAT is deducted, is split between the cinema chain and the distributor. Cinemas 'should vary ticket prices' 2014-11-19T05:00:00Z The knock on London used to be that its designers, while creative, were unprepared to sell, or, as Paul Smith noted, “Most people thought that VAT meant vodka and tonic.” At Men’s Fashion Week in London, a Changing of the Guard. 2012-06-20T20:43:03Z Private events - Online Event Management with the ticketing solution from amiando If you have any queries, please email: firstbook@guardian.co.uk • Entry fee: A fee of £150 + VAT will be charged per title entered.• Enter the Guardian first book award 2013 2013-04-16T07:00:00Z As sculpture the pieces would be subject to only 5% VAT. Call that art? No, Dan Flavin's work is just simple light fittings, say EU experts 2010-12-20T20:43:38Z The UK challenged their classification as art and tried to slap a £36,000 VAT bill on the gallery. Call that art? No, Dan Flavin's work is just simple light fittings, say EU experts 2010-12-20T20:43:38Z In another message , Cameron wished them "good luck" and confirmed that a government donation to Comic Relief will cancel out all VAT paid on the single. David Cameron to join One Direction … for charity single 2013-02-18T10:41:19Z That in turn generated more VAT income for the Treasury than ever before, at £88.3m. West End defies gloomy predictions with rising attendances in 2012 2013-01-29T14:47:08Z French independent bookstore owners are urging their government to abandon plans to increase VAT on printed books. French-style tax breaks are not the way to save the UK's small bookshops 2012-02-08T13:59:00Z A tax tribunal dismissed claims about several payments but said VAT on money spent creating a book about Dahl's writing hut was wrongly categorised. Roald Dahl museum in tax victory 2014-04-09T13:07:16Z The government should have acted faster to close the VAT loophole that allowed mail order companies to import cheaper CDs and DVDs from the Channel Islands, he says. HMV: A tragedy or fresh start? 2013-01-15T14:35:33Z The increase in VAT has been a big thing for small venues. Rock music under threat as small venues go bust across Britain 2012-05-26T17:37:38Z The VAT is added to the net price. Gimme back my VAT! Private events - Online Event Management with the ticketing solution from amiando • Entry fee: A fee of £25 + VAT will be charged per title entered.• Enter the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize 2013 2013-02-27T10:01:12Z That bill was torn up two years later when the Haunch of Venison won on appeal to the VAT and duties tribunal, which ruled that the pieces were indeed art. Call that art? No, Dan Flavin's work is just simple light fittings, say EU experts 2010-12-20T20:43:38Z It means Flavin works imported by any museum or gallery from outside the EU are liable to full VAT, which rises to 20% on 1 January. Call that art? No, Dan Flavin's work is just simple light fittings, say EU experts 2010-12-20T20:43:38Z Theatre in Britain is an economic powerhouse and the VAT on the West End alone brings in more than the subsidy – it's simply crazy and short-sighted to cut off the blood supply. Arts funding cuts 'dangerous' for north-east England 2010-07-27T12:58:00Z Among the movies dreamt up for the scam, which also involved filing fraudulent VAT returns, were fake projects titled Billy the Beagle and Kaun Bola. Four UK men jailed after conviction for abusing film production tax relief scheme 2013-07-23T15:06:36Z But higher inflation has also delivered the chancellor a boost in revenues from things like VAT and income tax. What the Chancellor really means when he says tax cuts are 'impossible' 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Until January 2021, non-EU visitors to the UK were able to get a VAT refund on their shopping by presenting their receipt at the airport. London's night czar: 'Enjoy city nightlife as clocks go back' 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z In most countries like Germany, Austria, or France, where VAT is not collected for individual b2b transactions but only accumulated over a specific period, such a mapping is currently not possible. Researchers urge: It's high time for alliances to ensure supply chain security 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z Mr Holland said VAT on fuel should be cut to lower transport costs. Mid Bedfordshire by-election in charts 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z They include rent, mortgage repayments, and loans secured on the home, gas and electricity bills, child support and maintenance payments, council tax, income tax, VAT and other taxes, TV licence payments, court fines and payments. Debt: What should I pay first and what can I do? 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z VAT is a percentage of an item's value, so when things go up in price, the government gets more tax. What the Chancellor really means when he says tax cuts are 'impossible' 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z The VAT refund scheme ended after the UK left the EU, with the government arguing it was "a costly relief which does not benefit the whole of the country equally". London's night czar: 'Enjoy city nightlife as clocks go back' 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z The European Commission laid the legal foundation by proposing "VAT in the Digital Age." Researchers urge: It's high time for alliances to ensure supply chain security 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z Another Conservative, John Redwood said there were "affordable tax cuts to be had", including raising the VAT threshold for businesses and slashing duties on fuel. UK on track for record tax levels, IFS think tank says 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Labour says it would charge private schools 20% VAT, as well as ending business rates relief. Labour drops plan to strip public schools of charitable status 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Hammer prices at Sotheby's attract a buyer's premium of between 26 and 13.9% depending on the value, as well as local VAT. Freddie Mercury: Queen star's piano and other items sold at Sotheby's 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z Mr Owens' call has been backed by Plaid Cymru Ceredigion MP Ben Lake, who said the UK government needed to reconsider how much VAT is paid on the oil. Climate change: Call to power council vehicles with vegetable oil 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z Isaq, who had previous convictions for VAT fraud and breaking fire regulations, was also banned from being a company director for six years. Manchester Airport: Man jailed over meet-and-greet parking fraud 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z The move follows the launch of the Say Pants to the Tax campaign urging the government to ditch VAT on the items. John Lewis joins M&S and Tesco in cutting price of period pants 2023-08-26T04:00:00Z Having hundreds of thousands of pounds of his takings frozen meant he was unable to pay his VAT bill on time, or order new stock. Amazon releases some seller funds after complaints 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z Tampon tax refers to the different types of taxes imposed on feminine hygiene products, including period products such as pads, menstrual cups and may include sales tax, VAT and others. Period poverty: In Africa, women are being priced out of buying sanitary ware 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z "High-factor sunscreen is on the NHS prescription list for certain conditions and is already provided VAT free when dispensed by a pharmacist to these patients." Sunscreen: Tackling myths around darker skin and SPF 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z Currently period pants, which are absorbent, washable and reusable, are classified as garments and VAT is levied at 20%. Period pants should not be subject to 20% VAT, say firms 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z Currently the underwear - which are absorbent, washable and reusable - are classified as garments and VAT is levied at 20%. John Lewis joins M&S and Tesco in cutting price of period pants 2023-08-26T04:00:00Z Daniel said the withheld funds meant he will be unable to pay his £191,000 VAT bill, which is due this week. Amazon sellers complain site is withholding money 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z The figures also included "amounts which have been invoiced but not yet verified and paid," according to the BBC response, and do not include VAT. BBC Northern Ireland pays £464k legal bill in employee disputes 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z However, since taking office, he has done little to tackle inflation and his government has raised taxes - doubling the VAT on fuel. Kenya Azimio demonstrations: Schools shut as police battle protesters 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z The same survey found that like Darcey, nearly 70% of women did not realise they were not exempt from VAT like other sanitary products. Period pants should not be subject to 20% VAT, say firms 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z Some 70 signatories have signed a letter asking the minister in charge of VAT policy, Victoria Atkin, to reclassify the pants as a period product. John Lewis joins M&S and Tesco in cutting price of period pants 2023-08-26T04:00:00Z In what appears to be an attempt to end tax evasion, it wants to digitise VAT payments, starting with the 40 million-strong association of market traders. Nigeria's so-called tax collectors: Menacing and mafia-like 2023-07-16T04:00:00Z "This is unfair and risks delaying greater uptake, so cutting VAT on public EV charging will help make owning an EV fairer and attractive to more people," CEO Mike Hawes said in a statement. EVs drive Britain's June car sales; industry body seeks VAT cut on public charging 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z Special internet deals for those on benefits should be free of VAT to get more people online, peers have urged. Cut low-cost broadband VAT to help more online, peers say 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z VAT, or Value Added Tax, is the tax you pay when you buy goods or services. Period pants should not be subject to 20% VAT, say firms 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z A polarizing figure, the center-left contender has promised to remove VAT tax from essential goods, grant loans to young entrepreneurs, lower electricity rates and cut medicine prices in half. Factbox: Meet Guatemala's leading presidential candidates 2023-06-25T04:00:00Z This won't be easy as most of them do not keep financial records and have never paid VAT, so might resist the move amid the current economic hardship. Nigeria's so-called tax collectors: Menacing and mafia-like 2023-07-16T04:00:00Z The gang created a "false audit trail" to allow construction industry clients to avoid paying tax and VAT, with the fraud amounting to £5m over 18 months. Belfast gang bugged in Northern Ireland's biggest ever tax fraud case 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z But he said there were areas where "only the government can move the dial - including reviewing VAT on broadband." Cut low-cost broadband VAT to help more online, peers say 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z "The government made a brilliant start by removing VAT from disposable period products, but we need them to finish the job and level the playing field," said Victoria McKenzie-Gould, corporate affairs director at M&S. Period pants should not be subject to 20% VAT, say firms 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z But Mr Mayer said the new approach should include restrictions on advertising as well as "looking at how VAT rates can be aligned to the health credentials of products". Danone boss calls for higher taxes on unhealthy food 2023-06-11T04:00:00Z He argues that charging VAT penalises blind and partially sighted people. What's happening in Parliament this week? 2023-06-11T04:00:00Z The government also wants to raise the VAT rate for most sectors from the current 12%, while cutting it for "socially important" ones such as food staples and medicines. Exclusive: Kazakhstan plans to hike mining tax, VAT - economy minister 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z The Lords also called for the Chancellor remove VAT from social tariffs "straight away", Baroness Stowell said, adding that she wanted Ofcom to do better in forcing companies to advertise these tariffs. Cut low-cost broadband VAT to help more online, peers say 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z If the VAT is removed, M&S has pledged to pass the cost saving onto customers which would means a three-pack of period knickers that currently retail at £20 would cost £16. Period pants should not be subject to 20% VAT, say firms 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z Currently VAT, a sales tax, is not charged on most food products, but the standard 20% VAT rate is applied to alcoholic drinks, confectionery, many crisps and savoury snacks, ice cream and soft drinks. Danone boss calls for higher taxes on unhealthy food 2023-06-11T04:00:00Z While the United Nations classifies access to water as a basic human right, the South African government charges a 15% value-added tax or VAT on the piped supply of water to homes. Electricity crisis spurs spread of cholera in South Africa 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z Platforms selling goods from non-EU countries would also in future be responsible for ensuring customs duties and VAT are paid at purchase, with customs duties to be simplified into four categories. EU seeks to simplify customs system, tighten up on e-commerce 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z It said it is a "seismic shift", and the single biggest tax raising measure since Geoffrey Howe doubled VAT in 1979, in the first year of Margaret Thatcher's government. Teachers and nurses dragged into higher taxes, warns think tank 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z Value added tax - better known as VAT - should be scrapped on sunscreen to make it more affordable, say several UK cancer charities. Scrap tax on sunscreen, say cancer charities 2023-05-14T04:00:00Z Mineral water, which makes up a significant part of Danone's product portfolio, is also subject to VAT. Danone boss calls for higher taxes on unhealthy food 2023-06-11T04:00:00Z They say higher energy prices, rising wage bills and VAT increases mean they have to pass on some of those costs to visitors. Children missing out as attractions get pricier, says charity 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z Ukraine also changed its tax code rules so importers of drones do not pay import duty and VAT for drones and their components. Ukraine rapidly expanding its 'Army of Drones' for front line 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z For example, workers pay income tax, everyone pays VAT on certain goods and companies pay tax on their profits. How much money is the UK government borrowing, and does it matter? 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z Charities want high-factor protective creams to be VAT exempt, citing the cost-of-living crisis which has seen many struggling to buy essential items. Scrap tax on sunscreen, say cancer charities 2023-05-14T04:00:00Z So far the tangible outworkings of the framework include cutting VAT on domestic green goods such as solar panels, which will apply from 1 May. Windsor Framework: NI businesses 'need more detail on Brexit deal' 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Czech Finance Minister Zbynek Stanjura wants to overhaul the value-added tax system, raising VAT on some items including hotels, water, beer and heating, as it seeks to lower the budget deficit, state TV reported. Analysis: Japan's upbeat wages may keep new BOJ chief on hook for policy tweak 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z Over next six months he got tax bills for 11,000 Chinese companies after they fraudulently used his Cardiff address to register for VAT. Cardiff flat owner gets tax bills for 11,000 Chinese firms 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z That included 2.4 trillion yuan in VAT tax rebates, the largest in recent years. China tax department says economy's rebound to be further consolidated 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z The 20% standard VAT rate applies to most goods and services, including sunscreen products purchased over the counter at pharmacies. Scrap tax on sunscreen, say cancer charities 2023-05-14T04:00:00Z But poorer households tend to pay a bigger share of their taxes through taxes on spending: VAT and duties - the blue areas in each bar. Income tax: How will thresholds change and what will I pay? 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z A VAT cut was also applied to some electric buses, it said. Indonesia lowers VAT on electric vehicles to 1% 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z But if a company has a UK address for VAT, which it does not have to provide proof of, it is responsible for the payment. Cardiff flat owner gets tax bills for 11,000 Chinese firms 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z "It puts pressure on us when other big bills are due like VAT. And we're dealing with huge food price increases at the same time," he said. Energy bill help cut: ‘We can only work four days' 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z The agent will then receive a fee, or commission, and the whole transaction will incur tax, including income tax, National Insurance and VAT. Premier League clubs avoided £250m in tax, expert estimate 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z For the poorest fifth of households, VAT is the biggest single tax that is paid. Income tax: How will thresholds change and what will I pay? 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z The government says it has promoted solar technology through a VAT cut on installation costs, streamlined planning rules for domestic properties, and grant schemes. Labour could require solar panels for new builds, hints Ed Miliband 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z "It looks to all intents and purposes like VAT fraud," he said. Cardiff flat owner gets tax bills for 11,000 Chinese firms 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z Under EU regulations, importers are exempt from paying VAT in the country of import if the goods are then transported to another EU state. Chinese customs fraud ring dismantled at Belgian airport 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z A week ago, the government had all but ruled out a VAT reduction. Portugal announces $2.7 bln anti-inflation package 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z This would mean that of £15.42, the average price of a bottle of whisky in Scotland, £11.40 would go directly to the Treasury in taxation through duty and VAT, he explained. Chancellor defends hike in duty on Scotch whisky 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z He said he had not considered the VAT issue before, because he was generally spending his parents' money. London fears losing luxury shoppers to Paris and Milan 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z "There's no other reason why you'd registered for VAT at a complete stranger's address, particularly for 11,000 companies to do that." Cardiff flat owner gets tax bills for 11,000 Chinese firms 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z Consumers would pay full price for the products, including VAT, which was never declared or paid to tax authorities. Chinese customs fraud ring dismantled at Belgian airport 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z She said reducing VAT would lower prices for customers, and also reduce inflation - the rate at which prices rise - which would be a good outcome for the economy too. Budget 2023: What a florist, gym and cafe want to see 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z The UK can also apply reduced VAT rates to a higher number of categories of goods than allowed under EU law. Brexit: What does Windsor Framework mean for business? 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z Britain's biggest luxury retail brand, warned last year that London was losing out to other European cities over the VAT rule. London fears losing luxury shoppers to Paris and Milan 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z He believes the firms are collecting VAT from their buyers, but not paying it to HMRC. Cardiff flat owner gets tax bills for 11,000 Chinese firms 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z The crimes under investigation include forgery, customs and VAT fraud, money laundering and participation in a criminal organisation. Chinese customs fraud ring dismantled at Belgian airport 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z He also said that the agreement would prevent allow the British government — and not the European Union — to decide key VAT and excise measures in Northern Ireland, for example on alcohol duty. What’s at Stake as U.K. and E.U. Reach Deal Over Northern Ireland Protocol 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z Under the original protocol, EU rules for VAT and excise apply to goods in Northern Ireland. Brexit: What does Windsor Framework mean for business? 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z That means changes to UK VAT rates don't automatically apply. fFor example, a VAT cut on environmental goods like domestic solar panels has not been applied in Northern Ireland. NI Protocol: Questions to ask about a possible new deal 2023-02-26T05:00:00Z Expect changes as well to rules on business subsidies and on VAT, along with a softened role for the European Court of Justice, the EU's top court, in policing trading arrangements. Northern Ireland: Negotiators clear diaries as Brexit deal in sight 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z She argued that data should be exempt from VAT, like other utilities, such as energy and water, are for domestic users. Broadband must be accessible to all, peers told 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z Businesses in Northern Ireland follow EU rules on state aid and VAT. Brexit: What can we expect from an NI Protocol deal? 2023-02-18T05:00:00Z And she stressed discussions so far had reduced costs to producers and resolved an issue over VAT from the UK government. Deposit return scheme 'will go ahead in August' 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z Sky News has reported that the deal will include the UK retaking VAT powers in NI - but will that be a comprehensive change or will it apply to a limited class of goods? NI Protocol: Questions to ask about a possible new deal 2023-02-26T05:00:00Z Bruegel said governments had focussed most of the support on non-targeted measures to curb the retail price consumers pay for energy, such as VAT cuts on petrol or retail power price caps. Europe's spend on energy crisis nears 800 billion euros 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z VAT is still charged on social tariffs and removing it would be relatively inexpensive compared to the potential benefits, the committee was told. Broadband must be accessible to all, peers told 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z It ruled that the undervaluation of imports meant the UK had not passed on the correct share of import taxes or VAT payments. UK pays EU £1.7bn to settle long-running import fraud case 2023-02-09T05:00:00Z Before Brexit in 2020, international visitors could receive a VAT refund on items bought in High Street shops, at airports or other departure points from the UK which they exported in personal luggage. Bring back duty-free perk to boost London - mayor 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z The government collects a 12% VAT on goods consumed within the Southeast Asian country. Philippines to offer value-added tax refund to foreign tourists by 2024 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z The administration is also studying a cut in VAT sales tax for some connectivity services as well as other measures to help telecoms companies boost profitability. Factbox: Who wants what in a reshaped Telecom Italia 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z They told the Lords Digital Committee's digital exclusion hearings that cutting VAT on broadband could help people who struggle with "digital exclusion". Broadband must be accessible to all, peers told 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z The letter states it is "incredibly important that we review your file" and the cost is £300+VAT per trust. Legal 'nightmare' after law firm McClure goes bust 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z The same is expected for EU legislation affecting VAT and customs. Brexit: Clash looms over plan to scrap EU-derived laws 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z The plan is to allow foreigners to get a VAT refund on items they are taking out of the Philippines, similar to what many other countries offer. Philippines to offer value-added tax refund to foreign tourists by 2024 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z VAT rates, profit taxes and income tax would not be changed, Sazanov said, but other industries may face a higher tax bill. Analysis: Russia may hike taxes as military spending, oil price weigh on budget 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z The proposals include cuts to VAT and a €200 one-off payment for millions of households on less than €27,000 a year. Spain announces €10bn help to fight rising prices 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z Pasta and cooking oils will have VAT slashed by half to 5%, Sanchez said. Spain announces $10.6 bln package to ease inflation pain 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z The government gets most of its income from taxes - for example, workers pay income tax, everyone pays VAT on certain goods, and companies pay tax on their profits. From where does the government borrow billions? 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z The levy, which has triggered criticism from multiple firms, has a 25% rate and is calculated on the value of transactions subject to VAT sales tax. Italy collects around 2.8 billion euros from energy windfall tax 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z Most private schools have charitable status, which means they are exempt from paying VAT on school fees. PMQs: Keir Starmer calls on Rishi Sunak to end 'scandal' of private school tax breaks 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z Electric cars, their spare parts, batteries and charging station equipment have been exempted from VAT, import and excise duties. Rwanda's electric vehicle push has a faltering start 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z VAT is currently charged at 20% on many goods and services, with a reduced rate of 5% on domestic fuel and power, children's car seats and some other goods. Autumn Statement: How are tax and benefits different in Scotland? 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z Private accommodation sites often have no VAT number, but the Italian authorities believe the online travel agency should collect tax in such cases. Dutch agree to back Italian tax probe into Booking.com 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z And Audit Scotland has warned that "the potential for additional cost is significant", highlighting issues with pensions, VAT changes, capital investment and health board transition costs. Holyrood to examine National Care Service plans 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z Spain has cut VAT on energy bills and reduced tax on electricity. Which countries are doing the most to tackle energy bills? 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z His campaign promises included a pledge to scrap the 5% VAT rate on household energy bills, and lower the basic rate of income tax by 4% before the end of the next parliament. Rishi Sunak to review leadership campaign pledges 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z But increases to the rates of income tax, National Insurance and VAT are understood to have been ruled out by the pair. Treasury warns of tax rises to fill financial hole 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z The company had said that hotel and bed-and-breakfast owners were themselves responsible for collecting and paying the VAT they owed in Italy and other European Union countries. Dutch agree to back Italian tax probe into Booking.com 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z Remember, that manifesto of 2019 ruled out any increase to National Insurance, income tax and VAT. Rishi Sunak: What will the new PM mean for my money? 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z The government has abolished VAT on food, gas and fertilizer and reduced it on petrol, diesel and energy bills. Which countries are doing the most to tackle energy bills? 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z Mr Sunak said he would scrap VAT on domestic energy bills for one year, a policy he had previously opposed as chancellor. Rishi Sunak: What will the new Tory leader do as PM? 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z The court’s intensive deliberations ultimately favored the maker of the marshmallows, Innovative Bites Limited, which was allowed to sell Mega Marshmallows with a 0 percent value-added tax, or VAT, which is similar to sales tax. The Purpose of Extra-Large Marshmallows? A U.K. Court Weighs In 2022-10-08T04:00:00Z A company has won a legal battle with the government to try to avoid paying VAT on its over-sized marshmallows. Marshmallow ruling helps Loughborough firm in VAT fight 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z Net budget revenues for the first eight months of the year came in at 39 billion euros, some 5.6 billion euros above target, thanks to higher-than-expected tourism receipts and higher VAT revenues. Tourism revenues on the mend in Mediterranean countries 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z High inflation is jeopardising economic growth although it has also led to an increase in tax revenues in 2022, thanks mainly to VAT receipts. Spain aims to increase revenue by 3.14 bln euros with new tax plans 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z The Federation for Small Businesses said it was "deeply disappointing" that VAT for the hospitality sector was not cut. Mini-budget favours wealthy over workers, says Murphy 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z It has become routine for tax tribunals in Britain and other countries that use VAT to examine in detail foods, games and even television personalities to decide how they should be taxed. The Purpose of Extra-Large Marshmallows? A U.K. Court Weighs In 2022-10-08T04:00:00Z VAT is payable on confectionery but products can be zero-rated if they are used for cooking. Marshmallow ruling helps Loughborough firm in VAT fight 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z He said campers already paid VAT and another tax would not go down well. Cost of living: Wales tourism tax plan ill-timed, say businesses 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z "I think a year of support would make a difference, along with a reduction in VAT," he said. PM has left us in dark over energy bill help - businesses bosses 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z The GFS Bern survey found 59% of respondents were in favour of making women's pension age the same as men's, and 63% agreed with increasing VAT to help fund the system as the population ages. Swiss voters set to approve pension reform - poll 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, the British tax collector, issues VAT guidelines, but there are many gray areas that leave room for companies to appeal its rulings. The Purpose of Extra-Large Marshmallows? A U.K. Court Weighs In 2022-10-08T04:00:00Z What is VAT and how is it changing? Marshmallow ruling helps Loughborough firm in VAT fight 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z He said a cut in VAT would prevent independent businesses from going under. Warning millions will still need extra help with energy bills 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z A VAT reduction and an energy price cap for businesses would be a "bare minimum" to keep firms afloat, Mr Banham said. Scottish hospitality firms in energy costs plea to Liz Truss 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z Mr Sunak, meanwhile, has pledged to cut VAT on energy bills, a plan that would cost £5bn, and has unveiled a plan to find a further £5bn to help the poorest households. Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak to face questions over cost-of-living policies 2022-09-03T04:00:00Z In 2017, the European Court of Justice ruled that the card game bridge is not a sport and was also subject to VAT. The Purpose of Extra-Large Marshmallows? A U.K. Court Weighs In 2022-10-08T04:00:00Z The machine — a voter assist terminal or VAT that helps disabled voters mark their ballots — went missing before the August primary, according to election officials. Michigan officials investigate how voting machine tablet got donated to Goodwill, sold on eBay 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z Mr Sunak has pledged to scrap VAT on household energy for one year and has promised more money to help with bills. Switching to green fuel needs same urgency as Covid jab, says energy boss 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z And the idea that VAT could be cut temporarily has been floated in some newspapers. Tory leadership: Why won't Liz Truss spell out energy bill help? 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z He also wants to cut VAT on fuel bills. Cost of living: Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi visits US for talks 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z It emerged at the weekend that Ms Truss is considering a "nuclear" option of cutting VAT by 5% as well as raising the threshold at which people start paying tax. Energy bills could break firms, warns ex-chancellor 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z At some point after that, the VAT ended up at Goodwill in Cadillac, Michigan, and from there it was turned over to Goodwill Northern Michigan’s e-commerce division, which listed it online at $7.99. Michigan officials investigate how voting machine tablet got donated to Goodwill, sold on eBay 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z Reports suggest a VAT cut is an option. 'Catastrophic impact' of rising prices on children 2022-08-28T04:00:00Z Inflation could go back up when VAT is increased again, while a short-term cut may also fuel optional spending, which in turn, could also push up inflation, the IFS cautions. Tory leadership: Why won't Liz Truss spell out energy bill help? 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z Mr Sunak has said he would cut VAT on energy bills and has promised targeted support for the most vulnerable. Energy bills: Next PM will tackle eyewatering costs , says Johnson amid criticism 2022-08-28T04:00:00Z In an open letter, more than 750 restaurant and café owners called on the government and Conservative leadership candidates for support through VAT cuts, grants and business rate rebates. Energy bills could break firms, warns ex-chancellor 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z A typical household gas bill in the UK consists of the wholesale price, the operating costs of the energy provider, the cost of maintaining the network, and taxes including VAT and green levies. Why are global gas prices so high? 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z The business lobby group has a five-point to help firms including a temporary cut in VAT to 5% as well as introducing emergency grants for small and medium-sized companies. Kids told to wear extra layers to cut energy bills 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z The National Federation of Fish Friers is urging the government to cut VAT and help shops with energy bills. Chip shops face 'extinction' amid cost of living crisis 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z His team said a cut to all VAT would be "incredibly regressive" and cost more than £30bn. Energy bills: Next PM will tackle eyewatering costs , says Johnson amid criticism 2022-08-28T04:00:00Z They are calling for measures including a 17% reduction in VAT and for the reduced tourism/hospitality VAT rate to be reinstated for businesses that rely on household discretionary disposable income and tourism spend. Cost of living: Trade bodies outline new plan to tackle crisis 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z Additionally the "tampon tax" has been abolished, with a zero VAT applying to all period products. Make period products free like Scotland, UK ministers told 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z Mr Sunak has promised a further £5bn on targeted payments to pensioners and the low-paid, as well as cutting VAT on domestic energy, if he becomes prime minister on 6 September. Nationalise big five energy firms to cut bills, say Greens 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z He has suggested spending £5bn on further targeted payments to pensioners and the low-paid, as well as cutting VAT on domestic energy to deliver saving. Tory leadership rivals dismiss Labour plan to freeze energy costs 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z He has also suggested spending around the same amount on cutting VAT on domestic energy. Not just hard up that need bill help - Sir Keir Starmer 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z Anna Doherty, interim chief executive of Londonderry Chamber of Commerce, told the same programme that the decrease in VAT rates would "immediately put money into people's pockets". Cost of living: Trade bodies outline new plan to tackle crisis 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z But he reiterated concerns over whether the measures went far enough, adding the government could ease the cost of living crisis' impact on the industry by reducing VAT on broadband bills. Cost of living: Government to simplify broadband access 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z Governments have also announced measures such as subsidies, removing environmental levies or VAT from bills and price caps. Explainer: Why Europe faces climbing energy bills 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z Mr Sunak has promised more money to help with energy bills and plans to scrap the 5% VAT rate on household energy. Keir Starmer calls for extra tax on oil and gas producers 2022-08-14T04:00:00Z One cost businesses in tourism and hospitality face is VAT. Northern Ireland tourism has not returned to pre-Covid levels 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z Under the VAT Retail Export Scheme, non-EU visitors to the bloc can recover the VAT on High Street purchases. Superdry boss Julian Dunkerton warns people will go to Europe to shop 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z "We have been campaigning for the removal of VAT…which exists on repairs of yachts but not on computers or white goods." The rise of repairing: Why more of us are trying to fix things 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z Labour's Bridget Philipson said the party has been "consistently ahead of the government" on this issue – from the windfall tax to cutting VAT on energy bills. Labour to make cost of living statement 'very, very soon' 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z Last month, Mr Sunak pledged to scrap VAT on energy bills if prices keep rising, having previously opposed Labour's plan to end the 5% rate. Tory Leadership: 10 more MPs announce support for Liz Truss 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z Mr Bradshaw said VAT coming back "was a big loss, which is difficult because 10 miles across the border VAT is much lower". Northern Ireland tourism has not returned to pre-Covid levels 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z The VAT Retail Export Scheme benefitted tourist hotspots like London and Edinburgh, as well as the famous Bicester shopping village in Oxfordshire, which attracts visitors seeking bargains. Superdry boss Julian Dunkerton warns people will go to Europe to shop 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z Mr Sunak, who is also in the running to be the next prime minister, said he would cut an average of £160 off bills by temporarily scrapping VAT. Liberal Democrats call for scrapping of energy price cap rise 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z He has said he will scrap VAT on energy bills. Tory leadership: Cost of living crisis focus for contenders for PM job 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z The two candidates have set out some further measures to help households come the autumn - Mr Sunak says he'd cut VAT on domestic fuel bills while Ms Truss would suspend green levies on energy bills. Tory leadership: Next PM will have to grapple with economy quickly 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z She added that it was a comparatively thin margin for garages of about 10%, once VAT, duty and costs of bringing fuel in were included. Cost of living: Small garages want petrol prices cut at chains 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z Combined with the windfall tax on oil and gas companies, Mr Dunkerton said the government would then have the money to take VAT off energy bills and potentially reducing it on other products too. Superdry boss Julian Dunkerton warns people will go to Europe to shop 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z He was criticised last week for announcing cuts to VAT on fuel - which he didn't introduce when he was chancellor. Rishi Sunak vows to take 4p off income tax 2022-07-31T04:00:00Z Speaking to the BBC, Mr Williams said that tax accounted for about 45% of the cost of a litre of petrol, through fuel duty and VAT. Fuel tax cut in UK among lowest in Europe, RAC says 2022-07-31T04:00:00Z But he faced some tough questions too; had he flip-flopped on VAT cuts on energy bills? Tory leadership latest: Sunak says yes to return of grammar schools 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z In April, the national living wage increased and the lower rate of VAT came to an end. Cost of living: Hospitality sector at risk as costs soar 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z Tory leadership hopeful Rishi Sunak has pledged to scrap VAT on household energy bills if prices continue to rise later this year. Rishi Sunak vows to cut VAT on energy in campaign shift 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z However, more recently in his Spring Statement Mr Sunak did remove VAT on energy efficiency materials for homeowners including insulation. BBC debate: Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak fact-checked 2022-07-25T04:00:00Z Among the measures being studied, the government could make essential consumer staples such as pasta and bread temporarily exempt from VAT sales tax, Castelli told broadcaster Radio 24. Italy preparing stimulus package worth up to $13.3 bln - Treasury official 2022-07-25T04:00:00Z They relate to an alleged failure to provide the EU with data about exports from Northern Ireland to Great Britain, and implement agreed EU customs, VAT and alcohol excise rules. EU launches fresh legal action over Northern Ireland border rules 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z But she said she planned to halve VAT on petrol and raise tax thresholds - saying they represented a "modest" set of changes to help people struggling. Conservative Party leadership: Stop toxic politics, says Penny Mordaunt 2022-07-17T04:00:00Z The VAT announcement marks a tactical shift from Mr Sunak, who is trailing in opinion polls of Conservative party members, who will be the ones selecting the winner when they vote over the next month.. Rishi Sunak vows to cut VAT on energy in campaign shift 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z She said sun cream should be classified as a health essential, with VAT scrapped, as well as more education from a young age that "no tan is a safe tan". Heatwave: Sun cream cost spark child sunburn fears 2022-07-16T04:00:00Z The attorney general had said she would take the UK out of the jurisdiction of the European Court of Human Rights, cut VAT on energy and reduce regulation. Tory leadership race: Suella Braverman knocked out in latest vote 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z Launching her campaign, the former defence secretary plans to “slash” VAT on fuel at the pump, and raise tax thresholds for lower earners. Mordaunt plans to modernise a 'broken' Whitehall 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z She said the fuel VAT plan would be cost-neutral, something Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab questioned on Sky News, saying he was not sure such suggestions were "particularly credible". Conservative Party leadership: Stop toxic politics, says Penny Mordaunt 2022-07-17T04:00:00Z Under his "winter plan", the 5% VAT rate on household energy would be scrapped for one year from October, if the price cap on bills rises above £3,000 for the typical household. Rishi Sunak vows to cut VAT on energy in campaign shift 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z A spokesperson for HM Treasury, which controls VAT on products, said financial support is in place to help with rising costs and high-factor sunscreen is available on prescription to people with certain conditions. Heatwave: Sun cream cost spark child sunburn fears 2022-07-16T04:00:00Z She says that from the first day the protocol legislation becomes law, she would ensure VAT, excise duty and medicines regulation in Northern Ireland would be set in UK law. Tory leadership: What candidates think about Northern Ireland Protocol 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z This is a tax - along with VAT - included in the price of petrol, diesel and other types of fuel. Tory leadership: Do rivals tax pledges add up? 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z On tax: She has said she will introduce an immediate 50% cut in VAT on fuel. Factbox: The views of the frontrunners to succeed Boris Johnson 2022-07-11T04:00:00Z It contrasts with his approach as chancellor, when he argued against a Labour plan to scrap energy VAT earlier this year and said the policy would "disproportionately benefit wealthier households". Rishi Sunak vows to cut VAT on energy in campaign shift 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z Proposals being floated included a cut to VAT, income and corporation tax. Boris Johnson resigns: What plans are on pause amid wait for new PM? 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z In any event, prices would just go back up again when the VAT cut was reversed. Four ways Nadhim Zahawi may try to boost the economy 2022-07-06T04:00:00Z Northern Irish businesses currently follow EU rules on state aid and VAT. Brexit: What is the Northern Ireland Protocol? 2022-06-27T04:00:00Z "The government have missed Brexit opportunities time and time again. It beggars belief that during a cost of living crisis that they still haven't cut VAT on energy bills," he will add. Labour will do Brexit better than Tories, says Keir Starmer 2022-07-04T04:00:00Z It ruled that the undervaluation of imports meant the UK had not passed on the correct share of import taxes or VAT payments to the commission. UK pays EU £583m after customs ruling on Chinese imports 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z The government will introduce a bill to cut VAT on electricity bills by half to 5% which Sanchez said should come into force from January. Spain approves $9.5 billion aid package for vulnerable families 2022-06-25T04:00:00Z He suggested a VAT reduction or another reduction in fuel tax would be "helpful". Asda says some shoppers setting £30 limit at tills 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z He is campaigning for a regional parliament for Yorkshire, an expansion in house-building, and scrapping VAT on energy bills. By-election: Is Tory marginal Wakefield ready to go red again? 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z So far the government has ruled out cutting VAT, saying higher receipts from fuel price increases will be largely offset by lower receipts from household spending less on other goods and services. Petrol prices hit new highs every day for a month 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z He said there were steps government could take, like decreasing VAT for general motorists. Staffordshire haulier calls for more support amid fuel crisis 2022-06-13T04:00:00Z They added: "The finance minister is acutely aware of the pressures facing businesses and has repeatedly called on the British Government to reduce VAT on energy bills to support businesses." Cost-of-living crisis 'killing' small businesses in Northern Ireland 2022-06-12T04:00:00Z She had initially been charged with conspiracy to acquire criminal property in relation to her role in a multimillion-pound VAT fraud in 2010, and was found guilty in her absence in 2013. Sarah Panitzke: UK's most wanted woman jailed over fraud 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z Both the AA and the RAC have urged the chancellor to cut VAT on fuel or to reduce fuel duty further. Cost of living has left Stoke woman with little money for food 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z Mrs Evans is supporting calls for rural fuel duty relief to be extended to parts of Wales, and for a wider cut in fuel duty and VAT on fuel. Fuel prices: 'Help us out', says carer on brink of quitting 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z "The higher the price goes at wholesale level, the higher the VAT take to the Treasury. And that just doesn't seem fair when drivers are struggling to get by." Cost of filling average car with petrol set to hit £100 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z With VAT returning to 20% in April, Mr Crooks is calling on the UK government to step in. Cost of living: Chip shops battered by price of fish 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z But the prime minister is being urged by both allies and internal opponents to bring forward cuts to personal taxation - such as income tax and VAT - planned for later in this parliament. PM under pressure to cut taxes after confidence vote 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z The RAC says the government must take "drastic action", such as a further fuel duty reduction or a cut in VAT for fuel. Fuel prices: Why is petrol so expensive in the UK? 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z However, RAC spokesperson Simon Williams, said: "More radical government intervention is urgently needed, whether that's in the form of a further reduction in fuel duty or a VAT cut." Fuel prices surged over bank holiday break, says RAC 2022-06-06T04:00:00Z The government has so far ruled out cutting VAT, arguing that any increases in receipts it gets from higher fuel prices will be largely offset by reduced household spending and VAT on other items. Cost of filling average car with petrol set to hit £100 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z "We've always been clear that the lower rate of VAT was a temporary measure and it's right our support reflects the fact the economy has reopened." Cost of living: Chip shops battered by price of fish 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z VAT receipts, which reflect consumer spending, fell 54% in April year on year, the Kommersant daily said, citing preliminary finance ministry data. Analysis: Russians feel little economic pain now, long-term outlook darkens 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z He has said removing VAT from energy and cutting tax, including fuel duty, were among the measures that could be taken. Cost of living: 'Shocking' demand for food parcels from families 2022-05-28T04:00:00Z One off payments to some vulnerable households and another cut in VAT on fuel could also be announced. Energy bill support of £10bn set to be unveiled 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z As part of an "anti-inflation shield", the Polish government has announced a plan to cut VAT on food, gas and fertilizers to 0%. Which countries are doing the most to tackle energy bills? 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z The VAT rate was tripled then to shore up finances hit by low oil prices, as the pandemic hit global demand. DAVOS Saudi fiscal sustainability will target reserves not falling below certain percentage of GDP-fin min 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z Chancellor Rishi Sunak also announced in his Spring Statement that there would be no VAT on heat pumps for five years in England, Scotland and Wales. Heat pumps: How do they work and how do I get one? 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z He said increasing their occupancy to 182 nights a year would lead to higher VAT and business rates. Second homes: Tax hikes make holiday lets in Wales unviable, owners say 2022-05-21T04:00:00Z Another proposition put forward by opposition parties is a cut on VAT for energy bills. Cost of living: What are Rishi Sunak's options to ease the burden on households? 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z The owner of a south Wales group of restaurants also urged a VAT reduction. Hospitality costs: How will firms survive after summer? 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z "It was the cut in those VAT rates which contributed to this crisis." Analysis: More pain in Sri Lanka before any resolution to crisis 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z Under the terms of the protocol, however, the EU-set rate of VAT in NI is collected by the UK government. Northern Ireland Protocol: Fact-checking claims about Brexit 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z The shadow secretary also repeated Labour's call for an emergency Budget focused on the cost of living crisis, listing its proposals - including a windfall tax, a cut on VAT and a cut in business rates. Cost of living: Chancellor Rishi Sunak hints again at windfall tax u-turn 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z Both Mr Johnson and his campaign partner Michael Gove sold the ability to cut VAT on energy bills as one of the benefits of Brexit in the build up to the referendum. Cost of living: What are Rishi Sunak's options to ease the burden on households? 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z The UK Treasury said the recent lower VAT rate had been a temporary move. Hospitality costs: How will firms survive after summer? 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z "Instead of blaming people for not earning enough, ministers should take action by slashing VAT," she added. Redditch MP's cost of living comments prompt death threat 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z "As it is, drivers are still paying 27p VAT on petrol and 29p on diesel, which is just the same as before the Spring Statement." Diesel prices reach record of over £1.80 a litre 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z It wants to remove checks entirely on goods destined to stay in Northern Ireland as well as overhaul VAT and governance arrangements. Brexit: UK considers plan to scrap parts of NI Protocol 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z He also said voters had responded positively to his party's plans to cut VAT using the proceeds from a windfall tax on the profits of oil and gar companies. Election results 2022: Lib Dem gains mark turning point, says Davey 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z April's VAT increase immediately increased costs for Owen Morgan, who founded the 44 Group of restaurants in south Wales and Bristol. Hospitality costs: How will firms survive after summer? 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z He called for an emergency budget that would cut VAT and introduce a "windfall tax on the super profits of the oil and gas companies". Boris Johnson wants to relax safety rules to cut childcare cost 2022-04-26T04:00:00Z The RAC said then the cut was "a drop in the ocean" and now claimed drivers would be better off if had Mr Sunak reduced VAT on fuel. Diesel prices reach record of over £1.80 a litre 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z She proposes “reducing VAT tax, raising low salaries and pensions, spending more on health and education.” Opinion | Macron May Keep the Presidency, but Le Pen Has Already Won 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z "The talent crisis, inflation, VAT rises, inconsistent restrictions and low cash reserves have given restaurant owners sleepless nights," he said. Hospitality: London's recruitment crisis causing mental health issues 2022-04-23T04:00:00Z The UK Treasury has been asked to respond to the calls for VAT to be cut again. Hospitality costs: How will firms survive after summer? 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z The industry is now also being hit by rising costs for food, energy, business rates, an increase in VAT, with the cost of living crisis affecting staff and customers alike. Restaurants and pubs blacklist no-show customers 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z On the cost of living, she was the one proposing big cuts in VAT on fuel and basic goods, and an end to income tax on the under-30s. Macron v Le Pen: Five years of change on show in presidential debate 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z Mr Chapman said paying more to attract staff was not an option due to rising costs, the return of 50% business rates and 20% VAT. Hospitality staffing: Holiday park boss recruits from India 2022-04-17T04:00:00Z She said she would scrap VAT on salt, cooking oil and dozens of other goods to dampen the surging rate of inflation and protect household incomes. Analysis: Eyeing win, inflation debate gives Le Pen chance to lay Russia ghosts to rest 2022-04-12T04:00:00Z It said the lower VAT rate was a temporary measure. Hospitality costs: How will firms survive after summer? 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z Labour and the Liberal Democrats want VAT on household fuel, for instance. 'I don't want rising bills to mean kids miss out' 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z That calculation takes into account rising costs, which the party says will see a typical family will pay an estimated £430 more in VAT next year. Liberal Democrats to call for tax cut in local elections launch 2022-04-06T04:00:00Z Mr Davey instead suggested a cut in VAT by 2.5% would help "the average family" to cope with their "soaring bills". 'Wrong time' for National Insurance rise - Davey 2022-04-06T04:00:00Z VAT at 0% for essential products such as pasta and diapers as long as inflation is one point higher than growth. Factbox: Far-right Le Pen cloaks nationalist policies with social veneer 2022-04-04T04:00:00Z With hospitality businesses facing soaring costs, some are warning that a rise in VAT from Friday will force them to increase prices for customers. 'We're putting up prices to cope with VAT rise' 2022-03-30T04:00:00Z Help included "a tax cut worth up to £1,000 for half a million businesses" through the increase in the Employment Allowance, VAT cuts, business rates holidays and government-backed loans worth around £400bn, they added. 'I don't want rising bills to mean kids miss out' 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z The party says the rising VAT bill "comes on top of the Conservative government's manifesto-breaking increases" to tax, with the income tax threshold frozen and NI rising by an extra 1.25p in the pound. Liberal Democrats to call for tax cut in local elections launch 2022-04-06T04:00:00Z The abolition of VAT on solar PV installations and heat pumps from April is a further saving. Is it time to start producing my own home energy? 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z On Thursday, the finance ministry said China will exempt the 3% VAT levied on some small firms, the country’s main source of jobs. China Jan-Feb industrial profit up but mired in single-digits 2022-03-27T04:00:00Z The rate of VAT - the tax paid when buying goods and services - has been reduced for the tourism and hospitality sector since July 2020 to help it recover from the impact of the Covid pandemic. 'We're putting up prices to cope with VAT rise' 2022-03-30T04:00:00Z Public charge points also attract a higher rate of VAT; 20% compared with the 5% paid by domestic users charging at home. Electric cars: Five big questions answered 2022-03-26T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, Mr. Sunak said he was removing VAT, a type of sales tax, on products such as insulation, heat pumps and solar panels, which improve energy efficiency in homes, to tackle rising energy bills. Britain announces measures to help people cope with inflation, including cutting gas prices. 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z Charles Bunker says a 20% VAT rate could end his business. Spring Statement: How have people received today's announcements? 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z Some fellow Tory MPs have asked for VAT on fuel to be cut. Fuel costs: Somerset carer considering new job 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z Industry body UK Hospitality has warned the increase in VAT will "restrict the sector's efforts to stifle price rises for customers". 'We're putting up prices to cope with VAT rise' 2022-03-30T04:00:00Z Among other things Tory backbenchers would like to see are a cut in fuel duty, a reduction in the rate of VAT or environmental taxes on energy bills being scrapped. Is Rishi Sunak a tax-cutter? 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z "With prices this high before retailer margin and 20% VAT are added it's clear we are in a tough place when it comes to being able to afford to drive," he said. Fuel price rises stabilise after crude oil falls 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z "I don't know how a chancellor can up VAT by 60% on businesses like mine, while the banks are getting a 60% reduction in their tax," he says. Spring Statement: How have people received today's announcements? 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z Others within his party have been calling for the government to scrap VAT on energy bills - while others want green levies removed to reduce costs. I will help with costs where I can, says Rishi Sunak 2022-03-20T04:00:00Z "For many businesses, the removal of the lifeline of a lower rate of VAT might prove fatal," chief executive Kate Nicholls said last week. 'We're putting up prices to cope with VAT rise' 2022-03-30T04:00:00Z They argued that the increasing revenue VAT generates from rising prices would make up for the shortfall in cash raised by the exchequer. Cost of living: Cut fuel duty, Welsh Tories tell chancellor 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z Then there are differences in currency and language and adjustments for duty and VAT, traders said. Investors find they have no easy alternative to chaotic LME nickel trade 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z She said the Labour Party's windfall tax policy would have allowed the government to cut VAT on energy bills and make support for vulnerable people more generous. Spring Statement: How have people received today's announcements? 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z The RAC has called on the chancellor to cut fuel duty or VAT in his upcoming Spring Statement. Diesel up by 2p in a day amid global oil concerns 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z With the bakery facing increasing costs on everything from butter and eggs to energy, the chain's director Rory Shanks says the VAT rise "couldn't really have come at a more challenging time". 'We're putting up prices to cope with VAT rise' 2022-03-30T04:00:00Z Lord Macpherson says only the big three: income tax, national insurance or VAT can raise serious money. Delaying National Insurance rise would be 'no problem' 2022-03-13T05:00:00Z Some want green levies or VAT on energy bills to be scrapped, the National Insurance rise scrapped, fuel duty cut, or further boosts to benefits like Universal Credit or the Warm Homes Discount. The race is on for affordable energy for the UK's homes and businesses 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z Some Tories support slashing VAT on energy bills, and making the warm homes discount more generous. Cost of living: What Tory MPs want from Rishi Sunak 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z This proposed VAT cut is designed to show the party has a plan to ease the financial squeeze being felt by households across Britain. Rishi Sunak must cut VAT to tackle cost-of-living rise, say Lib Dems 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z "I think our customers have raised their eyebrows a little at the timing of this VAT increase knowing the challenges the industry has faced over the last few years," he says. 'We're putting up prices to cope with VAT rise' 2022-03-30T04:00:00Z It called on the government to reduce VAT on fuel, which it said added 28p on the cost of petrol or diesel per litre. Petrol price hits new record above £1.60 a litre 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z The National Insurance tax rise is definitely going ahead in April, and scrapping VAT or green levies on energy bills are "not a go-er", sources say. The race is on for affordable energy for the UK's homes and businesses 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z These figures would only increase with VAT and inflation thrown in, the report found - with increased risks of a catastrophic failure, like a fire, or a flood of sewage if politicians stay put. Parliament restoration: Report warns of increasing costs 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z A spokesperson added that the reopening of the economy with the easing of Covid restrictions had not resulted in a "VAT windfall", with receipts this year forecast to be £2bn below the pre-pandemic level. Rishi Sunak must cut VAT to tackle cost-of-living rise, say Lib Dems 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z But not all businesses are responding to the VAT rise by increasing prices. 'We're putting up prices to cope with VAT rise' 2022-03-30T04:00:00Z In the short term, the government may be able to bring some respite by lowering VAT on regular household goods like cooking gas, cooking oil and food. Kenyan food prices: Why have they gone up so much? 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z A spokesman said the government had "comprehensively backed pubs and brewers alike throughout the pandemic" through the furlough scheme, grants, reduced VAT and business rates relief. Covid pandemic: Drinkers shun beer for wine and spirits 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z Their demands included a VAT and special consumption tax exemption for fuel used by municipalities, and lower tariffs for public transport power and natural gas usage. Voices of discontent spread in Turkey as energy prices surge 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z The government has already ruled out cutting VAT on energy bills. Rishi Sunak must cut VAT to tackle cost-of-living rise, say Lib Dems 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z However, with the business facing many of the same challenges as the rest of the industry, he still believes now is not the right time to increase VAT. 'We're putting up prices to cope with VAT rise' 2022-03-30T04:00:00Z Private accommodation sites which are not professionally run often have no VAT number. Italy asks Dutch to question former Booking.com executives in tax probe 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z The High Street chain said ingredients and staff costs were rising, and that VAT was about to go back up. Pret raises the price of its coffee subscription by 25% 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z So that rules out the cut to VAT on energy bills called for by the Labour party. How people may get help to pay high energy bills 2022-01-31T05:00:00Z The government furlough scheme, which has now ended, was "a lifesaver" for staff he says, along with them dropping VAT on ticket sales. Independent Venue Week: Meet Yard act and their one-man entourage, Pete 2022-01-30T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, Labour criticised ministers for not using Brexit to scrap VAT on energy bills, which had to be at least 5% in the EU. Brexit: UK plan to remove EU law sparks nations' anger 2022-01-30T05:00:00Z The company has said that hotel and bed-and-breakfast owners using its platform were themselves responsible for collecting and paying the VAT they owed in Italy and other European Union countries. Italy asks Dutch to question former Booking.com executives in tax probe 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z In addition, in April the tax people pay when they buy goods and services - VAT - is set to return to 20% after being cut during the pandemic. Pret raises the price of its coffee subscription by 25% 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z UK Hospitality boss Kate Nicholls tweeted restaurants, bars and pubs also had to deal with business rates relief ending, on top of rising VAT and supply chain problems. National Insurance: Rise will squeeze budgets - CBI 2022-01-30T05:00:00Z The party's leader in Wales said removing VAT would see "£100 come off the bill straight away". Cost of living: How oil heating price rise is worrying families 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z And fourth, services inflation will rise further in April, when the rate of VAT paid by hospitality and tourism business will return to 20%, from 12.5% currently. UK inflation jumps to 5.4%, highest since 1992 – business live 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z The government might choose instead to cut taxes for consumers on items that are rising quickly - such as VAT on energy bills. What is the UK's inflation rate and why is the cost of living going up? 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z The Tories have removed the whip from Anne Marie Morris after she rebelled to support a move to cut VAT on energy bills. Devon MP has whip withdrawn over support for VAT cut 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z "All when consumers will already feel pinch and demand will be suppressed. Keep VAT at 12.5% will ease price pressure," she said. National Insurance: Rise will squeeze budgets - CBI 2022-01-30T05:00:00Z But Fay Jones, Conservative MP for Brecon and Radnorshire, said a cut to VAT was not the solution and government and industry needed to come together. Cost of living: How oil heating price rise is worrying families 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z Some Tory MPs want cuts to green levies and VAT to help bring bills down. Boris Johnson promises action over rising energy bills 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z How much would a VAT cut on my energy bill save? Energy bills: Fix insulation to tackle cost of heating, PM told 2022-01-09T05:00:00Z "I believe removing VAT is the right thing to do," she said. Devon MP has whip withdrawn over support for VAT cut 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z The party says its £6.6bn plan would also remove VAT on domestic energy costs for a year and increase the warm homes discount for poorer households. Labour urges energy firm tax hike to help cut household bills 2022-01-09T05:00:00Z "We do have to think holistically we can't just look at quick fixes like cutting VAT," she said. Cost of living: How oil heating price rise is worrying families 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z Labour, which also wants VAT suspended, is also demanding higher taxes on oil and gas producers. Boris Johnson promises action over rising energy bills 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z On Friday Morawiecki highlighted a previously announced VAT tax cut on petrol. Poland's PM to announce anti-inflationary measures Tuesday, gov't spokesperson says 2022-01-08T05:00:00Z The Labour motion would have led to the Government losing control of the Commons timetable to allow legislation to cut VAT to go through. Devon MP has whip withdrawn over support for VAT cut 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z VAT, currently set at 5% for household energy bills, should be removed for a year from April - six months longer than Labour has previously called for - the party adds. Labour urges energy firm tax hike to help cut household bills 2022-01-09T05:00:00Z But the group opposes a separate proposal to abolish the 5% VAT on energy bills, saying it would effectively provide a subsidy for fossil fuels. Tories call on Treasury to fund green energy plans 2022-01-07T05:00:00Z It also wants to remove the 5% VAT rate on domestic energy bills from April for 12 months, which it says would produce an annual saving of £89 per household. Boris Johnson promises action over rising energy bills 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z He also called on the government to consider suspending VAT on energy bills to help struggling households. Energy firms call for green levies on bills to be scrapped 2022-01-07T05:00:00Z VAT on domestic fuel bills in the UK is currently charged at 5%. Could VAT on gas and electricity be cut to zero? 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z The prime minister has argued that a VAT cut would be too "blunt" a tool, as it would affect all households, including the richest, rather than targeting those most in need. Labour urges energy firm tax hike to help cut household bills 2022-01-09T05:00:00Z Mr Hall insisted the solution to the global gas crisis "was not to deepen our dependence on gas by removing VAT". Tories call on Treasury to fund green energy plans 2022-01-07T05:00:00Z Earlier this month, a group of Tory MPs and peers called on him to scrap VAT on bills, and review levies to help for government environmental policies. Boris Johnson promises action over rising energy bills 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z Abolishing VAT of 5% on energy bills would be quick and easy, but is considered a blunt instrument, as it would provide support to well-off customers who don't need it. I understand anxiety over rising prices, says Chancellor Rishi Sunak 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z The problem with reducing VAT on energy bills to zero is that it is not well targeted at those facing fuel poverty. Could VAT on gas and electricity be cut to zero? 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z Labour has urged the government to use the money raised through higher than expected VAT receipts, driven by the higher cost of food and energy prices, to cut household energy bills. We don't know how high bills will go - Octopus Energy boss 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z Labour has again called for the 5% VAT rate on energy bills to be scrapped, demanding "serious solutions" for the rising cost of living. Labour calls again for 5% VAT cut on energy bills 2022-01-05T05:00:00Z Last week, Mr Johnson argued that a VAT cut would be too "blunt" a tool, as it would affect all households, including the richest, rather than targeting those most in need. Boris Johnson promises action over rising energy bills 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z But the chancellor is coming under pressure from Labour and some of his own MPs to cut the VAT on energy bills. I understand anxiety over rising prices, says Chancellor Rishi Sunak 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z When the UK was a member of the EU, VAT on domestic energy had to be at least 5%. Could VAT on gas and electricity be cut to zero? 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z A 5% rate of VAT on sanitary products - the so-called "Tampon Tax" - was scrapped by the government from 1 January 2021. Brexit: Did the EU ban crown marks on pint glasses? 2022-01-05T05:00:00Z Backers of the plan said VAT receipts had come in more than £3bn higher than forecast because of rising prices, giving the government extra funds to cover the cost. Labour calls again for 5% VAT cut on energy bills 2022-01-05T05:00:00Z It argues that by scrapping the 5% VAT rate on energy bills and suspending environmental levies which fund renewable energy schemes, the average household could save £200 on their energy bill. Gas prices: MPs and peers urge PM to act on energy bills 2022-01-01T05:00:00Z Mr Wood said to help the sector in the short-term the government could continue with the VAT reduction, while in the long-term it could look at "structural realignment of business rates". Adnams brewery boss says sector lost 50% of Christmas trade 2021-12-29T05:00:00Z Labour called last October for the VAT to be cut to zero from 1 November 2021 for six months. Could VAT on gas and electricity be cut to zero? 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z The Republic of Ireland - an EU member - already had 0% VAT on sanitary products, because this rate was in place before the EU legislation imposed the 5% minimum rate. Brexit: Did the EU ban crown marks on pint glasses? 2022-01-05T05:00:00Z But a Treasury source has told the BBC that rising bills overall mean consumers are spending less elsewhere on products with higher VAT, so the overall income to the government has remained flat. Labour calls again for 5% VAT cut on energy bills 2022-01-05T05:00:00Z UKactive has called for additional support such as VAT relief in line with other sectors, furlough support, and extensions to business rates relief, after Tuesday's announcement. ‘It feels like gyms are being completely ignored’ 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z He highlighted support that is already in place that will last through to next spring, citing a reduced rate of VAT for the tourism and hospitality sectors and a discount on business rates. Covid: Chancellor announces £1bn fund for hospitality 2021-12-21T05:00:00Z EU regulations allow for a reduced rate with a minimum of 5% VAT or a standard rate with a minimum of 15% VAT. Could VAT on gas and electricity be cut to zero? 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z Mr Khan also called on the government to provide more support to the hospitality sector through grants and business rate and VAT relief. Omicron: Trafalgar Square New Year's Eve event cancelled 2021-12-20T05:00:00Z He also accused Labour of "bare-faced cheek" for calling for the VAT cut, as the party campaigned to stay in the EU - when it would not have been an option. Labour calls again for 5% VAT cut on energy bills 2022-01-05T05:00:00Z The chancellor asked what kind of assistance they were looking for, and there were specific requests for an extension of the discounted VAT rate of 12.5% beyond its scheduled end on 1 April. Covid: Rishi Sunak to hold Omicron crisis talks with businesses 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z Business leaders have called on the government to help firms by providing support "in lockstep with future restrictions", deferring business rates and extending VAT discounts. Covid: Social caution before Christmas and business support plea 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z Several EU countries have taken steps to reduce fuel prices in recent months, although VAT remained above the minimum levels. Could VAT on gas and electricity be cut to zero? 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z As pubs and restaurants suffer from cancelled bookings, UK Hospitality called for business rates to be deferred and VAT discounts extended. Covid: Socialise carefully warns PM, amid record UK cases 2021-12-15T05:00:00Z The CBI urged ministers to provide support "in lockstep with future restrictions", while UK Hospitality called for business rates to be deferred and VAT discounts extended. Firms call for government help as Covid surges 2021-12-15T05:00:00Z The government should make more money available from the Culture Recovery Fund and suspend business rates and cut VAT again, he said. Omicron: Music venues report 'catastrophic' audience declines 2021-12-15T05:00:00Z She says that firms need full business rates relief, grants, rent protection and extended VAT cuts to cushion the impact. Hospitality firms fear collapse without taxpayer aid as Covid plan B threatens recovery – business live 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z For example, Spain decided to temporarily reduce the VAT rate on energy bills from 21% to 10% for households with modest energy consumption. Could VAT on gas and electricity be cut to zero? 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z The EU's standard minimum VAT rate on all goods and services is 15%, except for a list of exemptions where the reduced VAT rate must be at least 5%. EU paves way for cheaper internet, bicycles, solar panels 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z Uber has said it may soon have to start charging its UK customers VAT at 20%, after a High Court judgement, pushing up the cost of rides. Uber likely to start charging VAT on rides after UK ruling 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z Also, under the rules, anyone in the UK receiving a gift from the EU worth more than £39 may face a bill for import VAT - with many items charged at 20%. 'My late mother's belongings were stuck in customs' 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z Watson warns that existing support, such as lower VAT rate for hospitality and business rates relief, is not enough. Hospitality firms fear collapse without taxpayer aid as Covid plan B threatens recovery – business live 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z VAT and excise tax on gas and energy will be reduced, starting in January. Poland to cut fuel, energy prices to fight inflation 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z The ministers also agreed that reduced VAT rates and exemptions for chemical fertilizers and chemical pesticides would remain in place until January 1, 2032, to give small-scale farmers more time to adapt. EU paves way for cheaper internet, bicycles, solar panels 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z The Bundesbank added inflation in Germany could come in just below 6% this month before easing next year as a 2020 VAT cut and other temporary factors fall out of the calculation. Germany's economy is taking a breather but inflation isn't, Bundesbank warns 2021-11-22T05:00:00Z With an initial investment of £50,000, Mr Moulding began by selling CDs from the Channel Islands to avoid VAT, making use of a then-prevalent tax loophole which has since been closed. Matt Moulding: The billionaire THG boss facing a reality check 2021-11-08T05:00:00Z She said the best way to do that would be to keep the current lower rate of 12.5% VAT on hospitality. Budget 2021: Business rates cut in retail and leisure 2021-10-27T04:00:00Z "It makes beer duty, business rates and VAT cuts in the Budget on Wednesday all the more important for the viability of our sector," she added. Wage rises will put 30p on a pint, says pub chain 2021-10-26T04:00:00Z The deal will allow governments to apply lower VAT rates on products and services making the economy more fit for the digital age, like internet access and live streaming of cultural and sports events. EU paves way for cheaper internet, bicycles, solar panels 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z She said if Labour was in power, it would "ease the burden on households, cutting VAT on domestic energy bills immediately for six months". Budget 2021: Sunak promises new post-Covid economy amid Commons anger 2021-10-26T04:00:00Z VAT on household energy bills with not be cut in the Chancellor's Budget on Wednesday, despite calls to help families struggling with soaring prices. No VAT cut to household energy bills in the Budget 2021-10-26T04:00:00Z Labour wants VAT on energy bills to be cut to zero help families. Budget about investing in public services - Sunak 2021-10-24T04:00:00Z He said that a more effective measure would be for the government to cut VAT as a way of reducing the cost of living. Wage rises will put 30p on a pint, says pub chain 2021-10-26T04:00:00Z Lower VAT will also be possible on products linked to fighting climate change like bicycles, green heating systems and solar panels installed in private homes and public buildings. EU paves way for cheaper internet, bicycles, solar panels 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z This broke a promise the Conservatives made at the last election, not to raise the three biggest taxes - income tax, national insurance and VAT. Budget 2021: What is it and when will it happen? 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z Also, a VAT cut on domestic energy bills would cost about £1.5bn a year, which may just be too much for the chancellor. Budget 2021: Six things that could affect you 2021-10-22T04:00:00Z RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said the government should consider cutting the level of VAT on motor fuel "to help hard-pressed drivers". Pump prices for petrol and diesel are near a record high 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z The hospitality industry currently benefits from a reduced VAT rate of 12.5%, but that is due to revert to 20% in April. Wage rises will put 30p on a pint, says pub chain 2021-10-26T04:00:00Z A "traffic light" government would also keep income tax and VAT at current levels - something the FDP insists on. German coalition plan sets bigger green targets 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z So the chancellor may want to cut some taxes, such as the amount of VAT pay on energy bills. Budget 2021: What is it and when will it happen? 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z He said the proposals "retain us in a foreign single market for goods, under a foreign customs code and VAT regime, ruled by foreign laws and adjudicated upon by a foreign court." Brexit: Political and business reaction to EU proposals 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z Initially, it had sought to raise VAT to 12% in one go. Indonesian parliament to vote on major tax overhaul 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z Kate Nicholls, chief executive of the trade group UK Hospitality, said that the VAT tax rise would be "unsustainable" and mean that businesses would have "no option" but to pass the cost on to customers. Wage rises will put 30p on a pint, says pub chain 2021-10-26T04:00:00Z It also helped the Treasury to bring in extra tax receipts from VAT, for example. Stamp duty holiday: Success or failure? 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z A temporary reduction in VAT for hospitality businesses worst hit by the pandemic came to an end today. Covid-19: Infections in children rise and trial success for coronavirus pill 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z Grants for self-employed workers also ended on Thursday, and VAT, a type of sales tax, will be increased for hospitality, hotel and leisure attractions. British program to cover pay ends after subsidizing nearly 12 million jobs. 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z “The impact of the staged VAT changes will not be too drastic on inflation ... and the tax cut could give some room for people to increase consumption,” he said. Indonesian parliament to vote on major tax overhaul 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z Rising energy costs are causing concern and Mr Ridley said the VAT hike in April and business tax rates were another "huge worry". Wage rises will put 30p on a pint, says pub chain 2021-10-26T04:00:00Z Restaurants and pubs are warning that prices will go up due to a rise in VAT rates, which takes effect from Friday. Restaurants warn prices will rise due to VAT hike 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z Rebecca Willers, who runs Shepreth Wildlife Park in Cambridgeshire, says the VAT cut was a "huge lifeline" which enabled the venue to cut admission fees to encourage more visitors when it reopened in April. Covid-19: Infections in children rise and trial success for coronavirus pill 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z Labour says it will fund the measures by closing tax loopholes for private equity fund managers and removing the VAT exemption from private schools. Labour conference: Starmer promises to get Labour back in business 2021-09-28T04:00:00Z However, some business groups, such as the shopping mall operators association, have called for parliament to delay the VAT hike to wait for people’s purchasing power to recover further, according to local media reports. Indonesian parliament to vote on major tax overhaul 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z Conservative MPs - including Christopher Chope and Robert Halfon - urged the minister to consider reducing VAT on energy bills to help ease the pressure on consumers. Labour accuses government of complacency over cost of living 'crisis' 2021-09-23T04:00:00Z Trade bodies have called for a halt to any further rises in VAT, to help the industry recover from the pandemic. Restaurants warn prices will rise due to VAT hike 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z It will require foreign-based digital service providers to assess, collect and remit VAT on the transactions that go through their platform. Philippines lower house approves VAT for big tech firms 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z The stones were "all but valueless" to the buyers, Mr Durose said, as they would have to pay 20% VAT on their investment before they could be sold. Lewis Bloor: Towie star 'part of £3m diamond scam' 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z Industry sources also suggested that VAT or green levies on energy bills could be frozen or reformed to ease the burden on prices. Energy firms seek help amid price crisis; stagflation fears hit markets – business live 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z Sharp rise largely due to major base effects from last year’s VAT cut & Eat Out to Help Out which lowered restaurant prices in Aug-20, while this year prices rose. UK inflation hits highest figure in almost a decade as food prices rise – business live 2021-09-15T04:00:00Z So right now we are in this perfect storm of inflationary pressure and VAT is about to go up. Restaurants warn prices will rise due to VAT hike 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z Last year, Indonesia imposed a 10% VAT on sales by technology firms. Philippines lower house approves VAT for big tech firms 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z “We will not touch the issue of the VAT tax,” he said, referring to the value-added tax that tends to have a greater impact on lower-income people. Ecuador reaches new deal with IMF, will receive $1.5 billion this year 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z But Labour's Sir Keir said the tax broke the Conservatives' pledge at the last election not to raise National Insurance, income tax or VAT. MPs to vote on health and social care tax rise 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z During the last election, the Conservatives made a manifesto commitment not to raise National Insurance, income tax or VAT. NHS to receive extra £5.5bn to help Covid recovery, says government source 2021-09-05T04:00:00Z Rob Pitcher, the chief executive of Revolution, predicts there will be further price increases next spring when the VAT rate increases to 20%. Restaurants warn prices will rise due to VAT hike 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z Early this month, Thailand started collecting VAT from foreign tech companies. Philippines lower house approves VAT for big tech firms 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z And some point out that it would break the party's manifesto commitment at the last election, when they promised not to raise National Insurance, income tax or VAT. Social care: Plans for reform in England likely this week - sources 2021-09-05T04:00:00Z In their 2019 manifesto, the Conservatives pledged not to increase the rate of income tax, VAT or national insurance. Jeremy Hunt: Taxpayers must pay more to fund social care 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z Foreign platforms providing electronic services in Thailand will have to register for VAT payments, senior finance ministry official, Ekniti Nitithanpraphas, told reporters. Thailand to start collecting tax from foreign tech firms 2021-09-01T04:00:00Z In a joint statement, they said returning VAT back to 20% would have "serious consequences", with six in 10 businesses noting in a survey that it would "likely lead to cutbacks and job losses". Restaurants warn prices will rise due to VAT hike 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z "One area of undoubted unfairness, which creates economic distortions, relates to VAT. Supermarkets pay zero VAT on food, but pubs and restaurants pay 20%, in normal circumstances." Wetherspoons warns price of meals to rise if VAT goes up 2021-07-07T04:00:00Z "Shoppers buying a new phone or laptop might have a lot of questions about why they should have to pay such additional charges, when they already pay a significant amount of VAT." Stars call for 'gadget levy' to fund UK creatives 2021-06-28T04:00:00Z He wrote about corrupt businessmen in Slovakia, EU subsidy and VAT fraud, as well as Italy's notorious 'Ndrangheta mafia and its attempts to cultivate relationships with Slovak politicians. Court cancels tycoon's acquittal over Slovakia murders 2021-06-15T04:00:00Z Companies with revenue of over 1.8 million baht will have pay VAT of 7%, which has to be paid every month, he said. Thailand to start collecting tax from foreign tech firms 2021-09-01T04:00:00Z Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UK Hospitality, said keeping the VAT rate at 12.5% would be the "most effective" move by the government to "secure a more rapid recovery and rebuild resilience faster". Restaurants warn prices will rise due to VAT hike 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z The probe concerns VAT on payments between private individuals for rental properties advertised by the online travel agent based in The Netherlands and owned by the U.S. group Booking Holdings inc., based in Delaware. Italian police target Booking.com for alleged tax evasion 2021-06-10T04:00:00Z Those talks are covering around 30 issues ranging from VAT on used cars, to pet travel and the movement of food products from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. Brexit: UK government knew NI Protocol 'was a bad deal' 2021-06-07T04:00:00Z Those talks are covering around 30 issues ranging from VAT on used cars, to pet travel and the movement of food products from GB to NI. Brexit minister accuses EU of 'legal purism' over NI Protocol 2021-06-06T04:00:00Z They are covering around 30 issues ranging from VAT on used cars, to pet travel and the movement of food products from GB to NI. Brexit minister reiterates belief that NI Protocol is 'unsustainable' 2021-06-02T04:00:00Z But a Treasury spokesman said the government had "always been clear" that lower VAT rates were a "temporary measure to support businesses as they recover from the pandemic". Restaurants warn prices will rise due to VAT hike 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z Mr Lundgren also called for VAT to be removed from the cost of Covid testing when holidaymakers return to the UK. Amber list travel is legal, says EasyJet boss 2021-05-20T04:00:00Z The UK roadmap document covers more than 20 separate issues including medicines, access to databases, pet travel and the VAT treatment of second-hand cars. Brexit: UK proposes new Irish Sea food checks from October 2021-05-17T04:00:00Z In the year to March, tax receipts totalled £523.6bn, down £34.2bn on the previous year, as the VAT take, business rates and fuel duty were down, while government spending soared. UK retail sales jump 5.4% as Covid-19 restrictions ease – business live 2021-04-23T04:00:00Z A cut in VAT for tampons and sanitary products was the first Brexit 'dividend', announced by the Chancellor Rishi Sunak on 1 January - a day after the end of the transition period. How tampon tax, hedgerows and sanctions have changed since Brexit 2021-03-30T04:00:00Z VAT - the tax paid when buying goods or services - has been levied at a reduced rate in pubs, restaurants and other hospitality businesses since July 2020 to help them stay afloat during the pandemic. Restaurants warn prices will rise due to VAT hike 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z From 1 January, the UK government introduced a rule that VAT must be collected at the point of sale rather than the point of import. The businesses counting the cost of Brexit red tape 2021-03-30T04:00:00Z The total cost of the refit was revealed by a Freedom of Information request from the Press Association at £2,607,767.67, largely excluding VAT. Downing Street press briefing room pictured revealed 2021-03-16T04:00:00Z In the last week's Budget, the government extended the furlough scheme, business rates relief and VAT reductions. Travel firms ‘excluded’ from government support 2021-03-08T05:00:00Z "But what we are really disappointed about is our industry is not getting the VAT cut like the hospitality industry," she says. Budget 2021: 'I'm finding it hard to celebrate' 2021-03-03T05:00:00Z He said the government "could not have picked a worse time" to implement the VAT increase, with his business having to cope with rising import, energy and staffing costs. Restaurants warn prices will rise due to VAT hike 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z VAT is now applied at the point of sale for parts under £135 - on top of duty charged on car parts at 24%. The businesses counting the cost of Brexit red tape 2021-03-30T04:00:00Z Reducing VAT on refurbishment would end the imbalance that favours demolition, and putting zero-rated VAT on repairs would underpin government investment in retrofitting buildings. Budget 2021: No 'green revolution' from Sunak 2021-03-03T05:00:00Z The Conservative manifesto pledged that the main rates of income tax, national insurance and VAT would not rise, and this does not break that pledge. Budget 2021: Million more set to pay income tax by 2026 2021-03-03T05:00:00Z VAT and national insurance rates will not rise, although more people will be pushed into the top income tax bracket. Budget: £740m extra for Welsh Government, says Sunak 2021-03-03T05:00:00Z The government pledged in its manifesto not to raise income tax, national insurance or VAT. Budget 2021: 10 ways Rishi Sunak's speech affects you 2021-03-03T05:00:00Z He also announced that the reduction in VAT to 5% for hospitality businesses first introduced last year would be extended for six months until the end of September. Budget 2021: Business rates holiday extended to June 2021-03-03T05:00:00Z Unemployed or furloughed workers pay less income tax, businesses pay less tax if their profits are lower, and shoppers pay less VAT if they buy fewer things. Coronavirus: How much will it cost the UK and how will we pay? 2021-03-01T05:00:00Z And the business secretary said furlough and the hospitality sector VAT cut were likely to be extended. Budget 2021: Chancellor set to announce £400m for arts sector 2021-03-02T05:00:00Z She will call on the government to extend Covid support measures including the furlough scheme, the business rates holiday, the reduced rate of VAT and the £500 payment for those self-isolating. Budget 2021: Northern Tory MPs call for business rates cut to 'save High Streets' 2021-02-28T05:00:00Z "We therefore once again call on the Government to urgently intervene with a Government-backed insurance scheme and extend the VAT reduction to 5% beyond the end of March." Which festivals will go ahead in 2021? 2021-02-25T05:00:00Z That payment holiday, along with furlough for workers, help with VAT, and government-backed loans and grants, have saved her business, Papilio at Heritage, from going under. Budget 2021: 'If I have to pay £13,000, it will destroy my shop' 2021-02-24T05:00:00Z Raising taxes would be politically awkward, because the Conservative 2019 manifesto promised not to raise the rates of the three biggest taxes - income tax, national insurance and VAT. Coronavirus: How much will it cost the UK and how will we pay? 2021-03-01T05:00:00Z He added that there would also "perhaps be an extension" of the reduced - 5% - rate of VAT for the hospitality sector. Budget 2021: Chancellor set to announce £400m for arts sector 2021-03-02T05:00:00Z She is part of a campaign calling on the government to cut VAT to help mend the hair and beauty sector's finances. Covid lockdown: 'My closed hair salons cost me £1,000 a day' 2021-02-24T05:00:00Z They urged the chancellor to impose VAT reductions to encourage energy efficiency, the use of recycled materials and repair services. Budget 2021: Chancellor must 'make finance green', say campaigners 2021-02-23T05:00:00Z We thought about getting a VAT code to be able to send smaller items to the UK but it's too much work. How European businesses are adapting to Brexit 2021-02-20T05:00:00Z But for anything under £135, the VAT should still automatically be part of the final price you pay at the online checkout. Brexit charges: Why is my online shopping more expensive? 2021-02-17T05:00:00Z Others are caught up in the complexity of VAT issues, while the time and trouble taken to get merchandise through customs remains a hassle. Post-Brexit trade: 'If you don't speak French, you're stuffed' 2021-02-12T05:00:00Z "We urgently need our VAT cut to 5%, the same chop in VAT enjoyed by restaurants and bars since July last year," she told the BBC's Today programme. Covid lockdown: 'My closed hair salons cost me £1,000 a day' 2021-02-24T05:00:00Z Financially, it is pressing for an extension to the VAT cut and business rates holiday, as well as a significant beer duty cut. Beer and pub leaders plead for reopening date after sales halve in 2020 2021-02-09T05:00:00Z With purchases over £135, the customer is responsible for paying VAT once the product arrives in the UK. How European businesses are adapting to Brexit 2021-02-20T05:00:00Z Most things over £135 now require UK VAT to be paid at the point of delivery - it is no longer included at the online checkout. Brexit charges: Why is my online shopping more expensive? 2021-02-17T05:00:00Z Sir Keir was asked about divisions in the party on a visit to Essex, where he was calling for a six month extension to business rate relief and VAT cuts for certain sectors. Sir Keir Starmer: 'Vast majority' of Labour back leadership 2021-02-08T05:00:00Z The main one is VAT or sales tax. Brexit: How much disruption has there been so far? 2021-01-31T05:00:00Z However, the 2019 Conservative manifesto pledged not to increase the three main taxes - income tax, National Insurance or VAT. Budget 2021: What is it and when will it happen? 2021-01-28T05:00:00Z UK VAT accounts for £10 of the extra £12 that Sascha was asked to pay. Brexit parcel price shock: 'I had to pay £30 for a gift' 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z So if you bought a very expensive jumper, the delivery company will now ask you to pay the VAT before it's handed to you. Brexit charges: Why is my online shopping more expensive? 2021-02-17T05:00:00Z VAT issues, new charges on moving goods and more bureaucracy all added up to an “administrative nightmare”, he said. Set up shop in Europe, government advisers tell Brexit-hit businesses 2021-01-23T05:00:00Z Also, many smaller companies or individuals were too small to charge VAT. Brexit: How much disruption has there been so far? 2021-01-31T05:00:00Z A VAT issue for the second-hand car trade has also been resolved. Brexit: Can Irish Sea border ‘teething problems’ be salved? 2021-01-23T05:00:00Z As with Sascha's cars, the charge was probably for UK VAT. Brexit parcel price shock: 'I had to pay £30 for a gift' 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z Small sellers now need to charge UK VAT when they list their items on online marketplaces such as Amazon, eBay or Etsy. Brexit charges: Why is my online shopping more expensive? 2021-02-17T05:00:00Z "Export clearance charge, import charge arrival, import VAT charge and depending on the goods a rules of origin document as well," said Mr Mansell. Brexit: Retailers could burn goods stuck in EU 2021-01-21T05:00:00Z Since Brexit, UK VAT applies to all purchases from the EU. Brexit: How much disruption has there been so far? 2021-01-31T05:00:00Z Anyone in the UK receiving a gift from the EU worth more than £39 may now face a bill for import VAT - with many items charged at 20%. Brexit: 'I was asked to pay an extra £82 for my £200 coat' 2021-01-20T05:00:00Z Instead, when you buy more expensive items the VAT is applied when the items reach you. Brexit parcel price shock: 'I had to pay £30 for a gift' 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z Any gift from outside the UK worth over £39 is liable for VAT. Brexit charges: Why is my online shopping more expensive? 2021-02-17T05:00:00Z However, it is essential that we focus on real issues where they arise, such as work permits, VAT and data, and work with government and EU counterparts to fix them. Brexit: Pressure mounts on UK government to resolve EU touring visas for musicians 2021-01-12T05:00:00Z For anything over £135 you will have to pay the VAT when your item reaches you. Brexit: How much disruption has there been so far? 2021-01-31T05:00:00Z Shoppers may also have to pay customs or VAT charges, depending on the value of the product and where it came from. Brexit: 'I was asked to pay an extra £82 for my £200 coat' 2021-01-20T05:00:00Z There's no way around the import VAT, says Michelle Dale, and it applies to second hand items as well as gifts, even if you've bought them from a private individual. Brexit parcel price shock: 'I had to pay £30 for a gift' 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z If a friend buys a present directly from a German retailer and asks them ship it to you in the UK, the courier will probably ask you to pay any VAT or customs duty owed. Brexit charges: Why is my online shopping more expensive? 2021-02-17T05:00:00Z UK business lobby groups are now calling for more government support, including further tax relief, VAT deferral, cash grants and an extension of the low-interest bounce back loan programme for small businesses. Market rally fades as England, Scotland plunged into fresh lockdowns – business live 2021-01-05T05:00:00Z Larger retailers will apply this at the point of purchase for anything cheaper than £135, and shoppers mostly won't notice the difference, as rates are similar and they are charged VAT already. Brexit: How much disruption has there been so far? 2021-01-31T05:00:00Z The body is also asking the government to introduce Covid cancellation insurance for live events, and to extend a VAT cut on concert tickets. Live music sector needs a 'restart date', the government is told 2021-01-04T05:00:00Z Amazon says VAT will always be charged at point of sale on its site too. Brexit parcel price shock: 'I had to pay £30 for a gift' 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z The moves follow changes in VAT rules brought in by HM Revenue and Customs on 1 January. EU firms refuse UK deliveries over Brexit tax changes 2021-01-04T05:00:00Z “Sanitary products are essential so it’s right that we do not charge VAT.” U.K. Eliminates Tax on Tampons and Other Sanitary Products 2021-01-01T05:00:00Z “Sanitary products are essential so it’s right that we do not charge VAT,” said Sunak. UK abolishes ‘sexist’ tax on women’s sanitary products 2021-01-01T05:00:00Z And following more campaigning in 2014 by Ms Coryton, the Conservative government announced that all VAT collected on sanitary products would henceforth be given to charities working with vulnerable women and girls. Activists cheer as 'sexist' tampon tax is scrapped 2020-12-31T05:00:00Z The documentation said it was €43 for VAT, €30 for customs tariffs, and €15 handling fees. Brexit parcel price shock: 'I had to pay £30 for a gift' 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z In particular, Mr Britt is excited about the fact that from 1 January, there will now be a system in place for postponed VAT payments. What Brexit deal means for me: Six bosses tell all 2020-12-24T05:00:00Z Measures introduced by the government to cut VAT for hospitality firms and forgive business rates payments played a large role in the £3.8bn drop in tax receipts. UK stocks, oil prices under pressure as Britain battles to reopen borders – business live 2020-12-22T05:00:00Z On Thursday, the Treasury published a consultation paper called VAT and the Sharing Economy to call for feedback on the issue. Treasury eyes VAT charges for gig economy firms 2020-12-09T05:00:00Z The 5% rate of VAT on sanitary products - referred to as the "tampon tax" - will be abolished from 1 January. Activists cheer as 'sexist' tampon tax is scrapped 2020-12-31T05:00:00Z But gifts over that, like gold earrings, are eligible for VAT and customs duties. Brexit parcel price shock: 'I had to pay £30 for a gift' 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z That would be equivalent to raising VAT by 6p or the basic rate of income tax by 9p for the same period. 'Tax the wealthy to pay for coronavirus' 2020-12-08T05:00:00Z But higher import tariffs put pressure on the balance sheet, which it used the VAT relief to help offset at least partly. Analysis: German stimulus fails to turn anxious savers into big spenders 2020-11-27T05:00:00Z The Treasury added that the review was designed to "test the government's view of the VAT challenges the sharing economy creates". Treasury eyes VAT charges for gig economy firms 2020-12-09T05:00:00Z Since 2001, VAT has been charged on period products at a rate of 5% in the UK, with EU rules meaning this "tampon tax" could not be abolished or reduced any further. Period poverty: Are Scots going to get period products for free? 2020-11-24T05:00:00Z EBay already has its system set up to charge the extra VAT upfront. Brexit parcel price shock: 'I had to pay £30 for a gift' 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z VAT refunds for overseas visitors in UK shops will also be removed. Brexit: Seven things changing in January and others that remain unresolved 2020-11-18T05:00:00Z It compared the clubs’ VAT returns from March to September to the same period last year. Top Belgian clubs estimate revenue loss of $325M in pandemic 2020-11-19T05:00:00Z The margin scheme is the arrangement which allows VAT to be paid on the profit rather than the full price. Brexit changes set to hit second-hand cars in NI 2020-11-17T05:00:00Z And Tesco reduced the price of the period products it sold by 5% to cover the VAT levied on these items. Period poverty: Are Scots going to get period products for free? 2020-11-24T05:00:00Z The government said: "The VAT relief was designed to accelerate supply of PPE to the health and social care sectors... when they needed it most." Covid: Labour criticises reinstatement of VAT 'mask tax' 2020-10-26T04:00:00Z Rishi Sunak’s winter economic plan extended the VAT cut for hospitality, replaced the furlough with the job support scheme and announced more money for public services. UK borrowing on course to exceed £1bn a day but markets unperturbed 2020-10-21T04:00:00Z The companies in Friday’s announcement must start charging VAT to advertisers and other customers from Nov. 1, the Directorate General of Taxes said in a statement. Indonesia adds Microsoft, others to list of tech firms that must pay VAT 2020-10-09T04:00:00Z Currently when dealers buy a vehicle in GB and then sell it in Northern Ireland, they only have to pay VAT on the profit. Brexit changes set to hit second-hand cars in NI 2020-11-17T05:00:00Z However, over the past five years the UK government has put money raised by VAT on period products into a tampon tax fund which is used to support women's organisations and charities. Period poverty: Are Scots going to get period products for free? 2020-11-24T05:00:00Z VAT was due to be reintroduced in August, but in July the suspension was extended until 31 October. Covid: Labour criticises reinstatement of VAT 'mask tax' 2020-10-26T04:00:00Z Which means it’s not exempt from VAT as Subway had been claiming. Of course Subway’s bread is full of sugar. Why else would my kids like it? 2020-10-02T04:00:00Z |
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