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Originally Posted by RizzyKing
Also remember that V.A.T rises were required by the EU to establish an EU wide rate so not just down to our poor quality politicians.
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I don't think this is right in practice. For example, in France, there are four rates of VAT in France (2016):[LIST]
2.1% Special rate - applies to medical drugs reimbursed by the French social security. TV licences, the sale of live animals, press publications and certain entertainment events.
5.5% This applies to food, water and non alcoholic beverages, books, special equipment for the disabled and school canteens, some entertainment events and some domestic personal services.
10% This applies to restaurants, transport, renovation/improvement works and certain medical drugs.
20% This is the standard rate.