Government proposes major VAT hike for domestic solar installations

Madeleine Cuff
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Proposal to boost VAT rate from five per cent to 20 per cent likely to add £900 to the average cost of domestic solar projects, say campaigners

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) yesterday proposed a major tax hike for domestic solar panels and other green energy installations, after the EU ruled earlier this year the current level violated its laws....

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