Petition · HM Treasury
Scrap VAT on labour and essential services like trades and childcare
Closed
40 signatures
What the petition asks
VAT adds 20% to essential services like plumbing, childcare, and home repairs, making them expensive for families and small businesses. We think removing this tax would make vital services more affordable, easing financial pressure for households and supporting local trades.
We think VAT on labour disproportionately affects low and middle income families and puts extra strain on small businesses. For example, a £500 home repair costs £600 with VAT, which can discourage people from hiring skilled workers. Scrapping VAT could boost small businesses, create jobs, simplify accounting, and make essential services accessible to everyone without reducing quality or availability.
Timeline
| 12 Nov 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 May 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
40
Status
Closed
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
12 Nov 2025
Closed
12 May 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 22 Aug 2026.