- Britain’s VAT regime is complex and has loopholes
- McVitie’s Milk Chocolate Digestive biscuits are subject to 20% VAT due to the chocolate coating
- Other items that are exempt from VAT include children’s clothes, newspapers, cruises, solar-panel installations, bicycle helmets, coffins, and sports lessons
Source: economist.com
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