Written Question·Treasury·UIN 51605

Personal Care Services: VAT

Tabled: 12 May 2025
Answered: 20 May 2025

Question

Sorcha Eastwood

AllianceLagan Valley

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of reducing the rate of VAT applicable to beauty and hair salons.

Answer

James Murray
VAT is the UK’s third largest tax. It is forecast to raise £180 billion in 2024/25, which funds public services. VAT 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...

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