Teashop ‘forced to close’ by VAT rules
BBC Steve Corrick says he has to close his Somerset teashop to avoid falling into a “tax trap” A man who owns a small teashop has urged the Chancellor to change the rules on VAT in her Budget. Steve Corrick said the current tax rules have forced him to close his Somerset cafe one day a week, to avoid making too much money. He said the situation “means we’re not