Government accelerates parcel tax loophole change – but retailers still unhappy (opens original article in a new tab)

The UK government moved to close an import tax loophole for small parcels by 2028, but retailers argue the timeline remains too slow. They claim the change does not address unfair competition with online retailers. The government also announced a review of VAT collection for online marketplaces.

• Government accelerates closure of import tax loophole from 2029 to 2028
• Retailers criticize revised timeline as insufficient for fair competition
• Review of VAT collection for online marketplaces announced