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VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
VAT is a tax you pay on most goods and services. % of VAT What the rate…
In shops Any VAT due is already included in the price of something you buy…
You’ll pay a rate of either 5% or 0% VAT when certain energy-saving…
If you’re over 60, you pay a reduced rate of VAT (5%) on certain mobility…
You can only buy tax-free goods from shops: in Great Britain (England,…
Tobacco Duty is included in the price you pay for cigarettes, cigars and…
Fuel Duty is included in the price you pay for petrol, diesel and other…
Airlines pay Air Passenger Duty (APD) for every passenger who flies from…
Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) is usually included in the price you pay for…
The prohibitions and restrictions on the import of animal furs and skins into the UK and the export of salmon and trout.
Information on UK sanctions currently in place and how to apply for the appropriate licences.
Transcript of the Secretary of State's keynote address at Ulster University on 4 February 2025
What to do if you're visiting the UK for a holiday or to see family or friends: check if you’re eligible, if you need a visa, and what to do before you visit.
Information on how to notify the MHRA of your intention to carry out a clinical investigation for medical devices.
How to register your medical devices with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for the markets in Great Britain and Northern Ireland
A summary of the types of scientific advice available at the MHRA, the process for getting advice and the fees involved.
You can use a SIEL to make shipments of specified military or dual-use items to a named consignee and/or end user.
Pembrokeshire has been identified as a key growth region for clean energy in Wales.
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