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Channel islands VAT loophole to be closed

Channel islands VAT loophole to be closed

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The Government has closed the VAT loophole that allowed companies to avoid paying tax on certain mail order deliveries

Matt Grainger
by Matt Grainger
on Nov 14th 2011 at 11:03AM
UK Retail concerned over VAT rise

UK Retail concerned over VAT rise

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The High Street is bracing itself for a slowdown in sales this year due to the VAT increase.

Matt Grainger
by Matt Grainger
on Jan 4th 2011 at 11:22AM
Retail advised to pass on VAT increase

Retail advised to pass on VAT increase

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Major UK distributors have advised games retailers of new SRPs to accommodate next month’s VAT increase, confirming that trade prices will not be lowered.

by Nicky Trup
on Dec 17th 2010 at 10:36AM
Sony eradicates VAT for Christmas

Sony eradicates VAT for Christmas

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Consumer electronics giant Sony has effectively eradicated VAT on its products for a limited period over Christmas in the UK, with its 'VAT Back' scheme.

Andrew Wooden
by Andrew Wooden
on Oct 27th 2010 at 10:56AM
VAT rise confirmed

VAT rise confirmed

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The Government has revealed plans to cut the national deficit, including a rise in VAT to 20 per cent, but emphasised that the aim is to move away from a ...

Matt Grainger
by Matt Grainger
on Jun 22nd 2010 at 1:44PM
BRC warns against VAT and NI rises

BRC warns against VAT and NI rises

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The British Retail Consortium has warned that an increase in value added tax would result in a consumer spending decline of £3.6 billion, leading to 163,000 potential job losses.

Matt Grainger
by Matt Grainger
on May 28th 2010 at 1:22PM
VAT rise on the cards

VAT rise on the cards

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A post-election rise in VAT is a possibility after the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Liam Byrne was forced to retract a statement ruling out VAT or any other tax ...

Matt Grainger
by Matt Grainger
on Mar 17th 2010 at 10:50AM
Tech companies face unwanted VAT bill

Tech companies face unwanted VAT bill

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Technology businesses face an unwelcome VAT bill if new European Commission proposals are implemented, a financial adviser has warned.

by Nicky Trup
on Nov 30th 2009 at 11:22AM
Retail warns of bleak year ahead

Retail warns of bleak year ahead

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The biggest names in UK retail are preparing for another tough year on the high street.

by Rob Crossley
on Sep 22nd 2009 at 4:23PM
Tesco urges delay on VAT rise

Tesco urges delay on VAT rise

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Supermarket giant Tesco has called on the Government to delay a rise in VAT scheduled for January 1st, according to this report on the Daily Telegraph.

Andrew Wooden
by Andrew Wooden
on Jul 30th 2009 at 1:12PM
VAT change: The channel speaks

VAT change: The channel speaks

NEWS With Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling revealing plans to reduce VAT from 17.5 per cent to 15 per cent from December 1st, several retailers have expressed concerns that they ...
by Ben Furfie
on Nov 26th 2008 at 9:55AM
VAT cut can?t stop poor December at retail

VAT cut can?t stop poor December at retail

NEWS "Retailers will need to use every tactic at their disposal" – that’s the message from a leading High Street analyst today as it predicts a gloomy December at retail despite ...
by Ben Furfie
on Nov 25th 2008 at 12:05PM