Reinstate tax-free shopping for international visitors to the UK

Since scrapping the VAT refund scheme in 2021, the UK has become one of the only European countries not to offer tax-free shopping to international tourists. We think this policy undermines our global competitiveness. Independent research shows that restoring tax-free shopping could boost GDP, increase employment, and generate significant tax revenue. We think tourists should feel welcome and valued — not penalised for choosing the UK. We call on the Government to reverse this short-sighted decision without delay.