VAT changes for listed buildings
A new way that VAT is charged on renovation projects of listed buildings is under fire by Labour politicians and by members of The Church. Approved alterations to listed buildings will now be liable to 20% VAT.
'VAT change may halt renovation of Wakefield Cathedral'
The Very Rev Jonathan Greener has said that planned changes to the way VAT is charged on listed buildings may bring renovation work on Wakefield Cathedral in West Yorkshire to a halt.
Speaking to ITV Calendar on March 27th, he said: "We want the Chancellor to rethink [and] to give us a longer consultation period".
The Very Rev Greener's wife has come up with a novel way of protesting against the changes with her 'VAT Ditty'.
More top news
-
Joe Biden vows to fight racial inequality with economic agenda
The Democratic presidential candidate may also have shown his cards on his choice of running mate.
-
Trump reverts to promoting unproven drug as coronavirus treatment
The US president also shared a post on Twitter accusing Dr Anthony Fauci of misleading the public over hydroxychloroquine.
-
What the papers say – July 29
Fears over an impending second wave of coronavirus dominates Wednesday’s front pages.