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Why the 2.5% VAT Cut Might Not Help You Much

Alistair Darling has lowered value added tax to the lowest level that the EU law allows. Value added tax is now 15 per cent, which is 2.5 per cent lower than what it was. This alone could help the average British family save £10 a week, though the saving might be offset by the increase in alcohol, tobacco and fuel duty. However, this should equal a £12.5 billion injection into the economy.
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