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Chancellor warned scrapping tax-free shopping risks 70,000 jobs

UK retailers, hoteliers and airport chiefs have warned the chancellor that scrapping tax-free shopping for international tourists has put 70,000 jobs in jeopardy.

Chancellor warned scrapping tax-free shopping risks 70,000 jobs
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Earlier this month the Treasury said that the retail scheme, which enables non-EU visitors to reclaim VAT paid on their purchases, would finish at the end of December. The Treasury says it is making use of the end of the Brexit transition period to bring personal duty and tax systems in line with international norms.

Read more at the Guardian

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