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UK delays decision on online sales tax

The UK is reportedly set to delay a decision on whether it will introduce a UK online sales tax that aims to level the playing field for online and physical retailers. Media reports emerged last month that the UK Treasury was exploring options for a tax on online retailers which have prospered during the pandemic as consumers shifted to online...

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UK retailers warn of risk of online sales tax

Retailers have warned that an online sales tax could drive up prices for consumers as the UK mulls introducing the levy to protect high street stores from online competition. Chancellor Rishi Sunak is considering introducing the new tax in England as a potential replacement for business rates but the British Retail Consortium is concerned about...