Art imports tax doubled
Language: English Series: Financial Times ; 29 April 1999, 28(1)Publication details: 1999Subject(s): Summary: The European Commission has overidden government objections and doubled VAT to 5% on art imports into the UK. British antiques dealers warned this would drive the international art and antiques market out of London.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB3516-01 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 93059-1001 |
The European Commission has overidden government objections and doubled VAT to 5% on art imports into the UK. British antiques dealers warned this would drive the international art and antiques market out of London.