Friday, 15 April 2011 10:47 'The threat of a double tax raid on millions of Britons by the European Union caused uproar last night. Business leaders condemned moves by Brussels to seize control of VAT on thousands of everyday items. It could send prices soaring – and even allow the EU to decide whether to slap VAT on essential foods and children’s clothes. In a second money-grabbing proposal, the European Commission yesterday announced plans to overhaul “green” fuel tax, which could mean a new eight per cent duty on diesel.'
Saturday, 16 April 2011
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