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<p>A zero rate of VAT has applied to women’s sanitary products since 1 January 2021.
This applies to those products which were previously subject to the reduced rate of
5 per cent, for example, tampons and pads, and to reusable menstrual products, such
as keepers. The zero rate will ensure that every woman that needs Period protection
during their monthly cycle will now have access to a variety of zero-rated products
on which they had previously paid a 5 per cent rate of VAT.</p><p> </p><p>Although
there are currently no plans to remove VAT on all personal hygiene products, the Government
keeps all taxes under review and welcomes representations to help inform future decisions
on tax policy, as part of the tax policy making cycle and Budget process.</p><p> </p><p>The
Government recognises the pressures that families across the UK are currently facing
with the cost of living. The Energy Price Guarantee is a scheme that will cap the
unit price households pay for electricity and gas, which means that a typical household
in Great Britain will have to pay bills equivalent to no more than £2500 a year on
their energy bills between October 22 and April 23.</p><p> </p><p>A review will be
launched to consider more targeted measures to support households with their energy
bills after this period.</p><p> </p>
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