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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…
Ways to load items on a goods vehicle safely.
How to decide on a load securing system, what to check before loading a vehicle, and how to stabilise a load.
Get help with savings if you're on a low income (Help to Save) - how it works, what you'll get, eligibility, how it affects your benefits and how to apply online.
Government delivers commitment to ensure households near new or upgraded pylons will save up to £250 a year for 10 years, as part of the Plan for Change.
Use employment related securities (ERS) to reward, retain or give incentives to your employees, including any tax advantages.
Information on the potential health impacts of drought in England and the measures that people can take to stay healthy during these events.
Considerable savings can be made by adopting simple cost-effective techniques for minimising industrial waste during the production processes.
How to send returns to the Environment Agency and waste producer if you receive or dispose of hazardous waste.
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