TechUK: Could VAT cuts boost tech repair and re-use?

James Murray
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New report calls on government to use upcoming Waste and Resources Strategy to tackle eWaste and incentivise circular economy models

The government should investigate whether new incentives and tax breaks could help promote re-use, repair, and remanufacturing across the IT industry, following Sweden's decision to cut VAT rates for repair...

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