Written Question·Treasury·UIN 112063
Buildings: VAT
Tabled: 9 February 2026
Answered: 12 February 2026
Question
Neil Duncan-Jordan
Labour — Poole
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to remove VAT from refurbished building work.
Answer
Dan TomlinsonVAT is a broad-based tax on consumption and the 20 per cent standard rate applies to most goods and services. Exceptions to the standard rate have always been limited and balanced against affordability considerations. Residential renovations are subject t...
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