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Remove VAT from sunscreen and sunblock

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openDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and Tradeby Peter BlackmanOpened 21 September 2026

Background

Skin cancer is increasing in the UK, with around 3,800 deaths reported annually. We believe sunscreen and sunblock should not be subject to VAT due to being a cosmetic product, and should be fully exempted from VAT.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

Kingston and SurbitonEd Davey
5
ChesterfieldMr Toby Perkins
1
East WiltshireDanny Kruger
1
Finchley and Golders GreenSarah Sackman
1
Hackney South and ShoreditchDame Meg Hillier
1
Hampstead and HighgateTulip Siddiq
1
IpswichJack Abbott
1
Leeds North EastFabian Hamilton
1
South DorsetLloyd Hatton
1
Beckenham and PengeLiam Conlon
1
Stockton WestMatt Vickers
1

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 779735.