UK defends VAT break for energy-saving goods from EU pressure

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Treasury confirms it will fight to keep cut-rate VAT for green goods on domestic but not charitable buildings

The government has confirmed it will fight demands from Brussels to impose the full rate of VAT on green goods installed in homes, but has "reluctantly accepted" charitable buildings will have to pay the...

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