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Hundreds of hospitality businesses call on Burnham to lower VAT

The VAT’s The Problem campaign has called for hospitality VAT to be reduced from 20% to 10%.

Evening Standard · Sep 13

You can’t trick the markets with extra borrowing, experts and former chancellor warn Burnham

Former Conservative chancellor Phillip Hammond told The Independent that the bond markets ‘will see straight through this ruse and price UK debt up accordingly’

The Independent UK · Aug 7

Burnham announces £850m tax cut on energy bills but faces questions over funding

The VAT reduction will be paid for by scrapping the digital ID card scheme, but former minister Darren Jones said that project was unfunded.

The Independent UK · Jul 21

‘Distraught’ families say they may have to homeschool SEND children if school forced to close amid VAT raid

Families in last-minute battle to save Bishop Challoner School in London which faces closure on last day of term amid financial pressures

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2025

Private school in south-east London latest to close due to Labour Government's VAT raid on fees

‘There were teachers crying, parents screaming, children giving speeches — its been a big drama,’ one parent said

Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2025

Most South African farmers are black: why Trump got it so wrong

When world leaders engage, the assumption is always that they engage on issues based on verified facts, which their administrative staff are supposed to prepare. Under this assumption, we thought the meeting at the White House on 21 May between South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, and US president Donald Trump…

The Conversation · May 28, 2025

South Africa’s finance minister wanted to raise VAT: the pros and cons of a tricky tax

South Africa’s finance minister, Enoch Godongwana, cancelled the unveiling of the country’s 2025 budget as it was due to be released. The move is unprecedented in the country’s history.

The Conversation · Feb 21, 2025

Keir Starmer could be forced to give millions back to private schools under VAT ‘loophole’

Private schools face paying VAT on fees – but headteachers already exploring ways to cut their bills in blow to Labour’s plan

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023

Taxman pursuing Uber for another £386 million in VAT

The dispute relates to whether VAT is applied to Uber’s profit per ride or the cost of the journey itself

Evening Standard · Aug 2, 2023

PKF Francis Clark appoints new director strengthening VAT and customs team

Joe Francis brings 20 years' experience in taxation to the role

Birmingham Post · Jun 14, 2023